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15V606000 Sep 29, 2015 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with...

15E045000 Jun 3, 2015 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape...

14V165000 Apr 2, 2014 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Escape vehicles manufactured October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, D...

12V353000 Jul 26, 2012 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Escape vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control manufactured from October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004. Inad...

12V005000 Jan 9, 2012 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 22, 1999, THROUGH JULY 19, 2002, EQUIPPED WITH A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP THAT COULD LEAK BRAKE FLUI...

Complaints

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Jul 28, 2025 Electrical System 227,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifted in park(P), the key failed to release while the engine was running. The contact drove to a local O'Reilly's where one of the employees was able to remove the key from the ignition. The failure had gotten progressively worse. ...

Jul 28, 2025 Electrical System 227,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifted in park(P), the key failed to release while the engine was running. The contact drove to a local O'Reilly's where one of the employees was able to remove the key from the ignition. The failure had gotten progressively worse. ...

Aug 12, 2024 Engine

I have had to replace my engine/transmission several times and the problem keeps repeating itself. The engine will just die for no reason which is an extremely severe safety risk.

Aug 12, 2024 Engine

I have had to replace my engine/transmission several times and the problem keeps repeating itself. The engine will just die for no reason which is an extremely severe safety risk.

Jan 23, 2023 Suspension 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and started drifting to the left. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a rusted subframe. The vehicle was not r...

Jan 23, 2023 Suspension 150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and started drifting to the left. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a rusted subframe. The vehicle was not r...

Nov 2, 2022 Power Train 213,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing forcefully on the accelerator pedal, the accelerator pedal got stuck. The contact was unable to disengage the accelerator pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he did ...

Nov 2, 2022 Power Train 213,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing forcefully on the accelerator pedal, the accelerator pedal got stuck. The contact was unable to disengage the accelerator pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he did ...

May 30, 2022 Structure Fire

Vehicle was manufactured 04/2002 recalls state that from oct99 to jan04 multiple states had issues with rusting with suspension causing the car to crash. My vehicle was made in one of the states and has alot of underbody rusting. Back hatch latch gets stuck often and will not open. Drums on the back...

May 30, 2022 Exterior Lighting Fire

Vehicle was manufactured 04/2002 recalls state that from oct99 to jan04 multiple states had issues with rusting with suspension causing the car to crash. My vehicle was made in one of the states and has alot of underbody rusting. Back hatch latch gets stuck often and will not open. Drums on the back...

May 30, 2022 Service Brakes Fire

Vehicle was manufactured 04/2002 recalls state that from oct99 to jan04 multiple states had issues with rusting with suspension causing the car to crash. My vehicle was made in one of the states and has alot of underbody rusting. Back hatch latch gets stuck often and will not open. Drums on the back...

May 30, 2022 Structure Fire

Vehicle was manufactured 04/2002 recalls state that from oct99 to jan04 multiple states had issues with rusting with suspension causing the car to crash. My vehicle was made in one of the states and has alot of underbody rusting. Back hatch latch gets stuck often and will not open. Drums on the back...

May 30, 2022 Exterior Lighting Fire

Vehicle was manufactured 04/2002 recalls state that from oct99 to jan04 multiple states had issues with rusting with suspension causing the car to crash. My vehicle was made in one of the states and has alot of underbody rusting. Back hatch latch gets stuck often and will not open. Drums on the back...

May 30, 2022 Service Brakes Fire

Vehicle was manufactured 04/2002 recalls state that from oct99 to jan04 multiple states had issues with rusting with suspension causing the car to crash. My vehicle was made in one of the states and has alot of underbody rusting. Back hatch latch gets stuck often and will not open. Drums on the back...

Oct 1, 2021 Structure 177,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer, he was informed that the subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number 14V165000 (Structure) however, the remedy failed to fix the vehicle. The manufacturer was no...

Oct 1, 2021 Structure 177,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer, he was informed that the subframe was severely corroded. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number 14V165000 (Structure) however, the remedy failed to fix the vehicle. The manufacturer was no...

Jun 17, 2021 Air Bags

The passenger side flashes with the Air bag symbol and has the seat belt too. Sometimes the symbol just stays on the dash board.

Jun 17, 2021 Seat Belts

The passenger side flashes with the Air bag symbol and has the seat belt too. Sometimes the symbol just stays on the dash board.

Jun 17, 2021 Air Bags

The passenger side flashes with the Air bag symbol and has the seat belt too. Sometimes the symbol just stays on the dash board.

Jun 17, 2021 Seat Belts

The passenger side flashes with the Air bag symbol and has the seat belt too. Sometimes the symbol just stays on the dash board.

Jun 14, 2021 Structure 82,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the suspension of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the con...

Jun 14, 2021 Suspension 82,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the suspension of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the con...

Jun 14, 2021 Structure 82,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the suspension of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the con...

Jun 14, 2021 Suspension 82,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the suspension of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the con...

Feb 11, 2021 Service Brakes 195,002 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE FUSE BOX. THE CONTACT CALLED FRIENDLY FORD (2800 N TELEGRAPH RD, MONROE, MI 48162, (734) 243-6000) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WA...

Feb 11, 2021 Electrical System 195,002 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE FUSE BOX. THE CONTACT CALLED FRIENDLY FORD (2800 N TELEGRAPH RD, MONROE, MI 48162, (734) 243-6000) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WA...

Feb 11, 2021 Engine 195,002 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE FUSE BOX. THE CONTACT CALLED FRIENDLY FORD (2800 N TELEGRAPH RD, MONROE, MI 48162, (734) 243-6000) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WA...

Feb 11, 2021 Service Brakes 195,002 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE FUSE BOX. THE CONTACT CALLED FRIENDLY FORD (2800 N TELEGRAPH RD, MONROE, MI 48162, (734) 243-6000) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WA...

Feb 11, 2021 Electrical System 195,002 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE FUSE BOX. THE CONTACT CALLED FRIENDLY FORD (2800 N TELEGRAPH RD, MONROE, MI 48162, (734) 243-6000) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WA...

Feb 11, 2021 Engine 195,002 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE FUSE BOX. THE CONTACT CALLED FRIENDLY FORD (2800 N TELEGRAPH RD, MONROE, MI 48162, (734) 243-6000) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WA...

Nov 12, 2020 Suspension 112,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN HEARD A LOUD BANG WHEN HITTING A BUMP. STEERING BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE BUT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AND TO A SHOP. UPON INSPECTION, THE SUB-FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD BROKEN AND WAS HANGING 6 INCHES LOWER THAN IT SHOULD. UPON CALLING FOR...

Nov 12, 2020 Suspension 112,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN HEARD A LOUD BANG WHEN HITTING A BUMP. STEERING BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE BUT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AND TO A SHOP. UPON INSPECTION, THE SUB-FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAD BROKEN AND WAS HANGING 6 INCHES LOWER THAN IT SHOULD. UPON CALLING FOR...

Oct 19, 2020 Air Bags Crash 14,000 mi

GEARS IS HARD TO SHIFT TO THE RIGHT GEAR AND LIGHTS WENT OUT EARLY LIKE A DRAIN IN ELECTRICAL AND MY STEARING IS BECOMING HARD TO TURN ON STREETS AND OUT MY DRIVE WAY

Oct 19, 2020 Steering Crash 14,000 mi

GEARS IS HARD TO SHIFT TO THE RIGHT GEAR AND LIGHTS WENT OUT EARLY LIKE A DRAIN IN ELECTRICAL AND MY STEARING IS BECOMING HARD TO TURN ON STREETS AND OUT MY DRIVE WAY

Oct 19, 2020 Wheels Crash 14,000 mi

GEARS IS HARD TO SHIFT TO THE RIGHT GEAR AND LIGHTS WENT OUT EARLY LIKE A DRAIN IN ELECTRICAL AND MY STEARING IS BECOMING HARD TO TURN ON STREETS AND OUT MY DRIVE WAY

Oct 19, 2020 Air Bags Crash 14,000 mi

GEARS IS HARD TO SHIFT TO THE RIGHT GEAR AND LIGHTS WENT OUT EARLY LIKE A DRAIN IN ELECTRICAL AND MY STEARING IS BECOMING HARD TO TURN ON STREETS AND OUT MY DRIVE WAY

Oct 19, 2020 Steering Crash 14,000 mi

GEARS IS HARD TO SHIFT TO THE RIGHT GEAR AND LIGHTS WENT OUT EARLY LIKE A DRAIN IN ELECTRICAL AND MY STEARING IS BECOMING HARD TO TURN ON STREETS AND OUT MY DRIVE WAY

Oct 19, 2020 Wheels Crash 14,000 mi

GEARS IS HARD TO SHIFT TO THE RIGHT GEAR AND LIGHTS WENT OUT EARLY LIKE A DRAIN IN ELECTRICAL AND MY STEARING IS BECOMING HARD TO TURN ON STREETS AND OUT MY DRIVE WAY

Sep 17, 2020 Unknown Or Other 182,556 mi

WHEN I DRIVE, THERE IS A LOUD ALMOST LIKE GRINDING NOISE. IT STARTED MAKING THAT NOISE, FOUR DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. AS SOON AS I HEARD THE NOISE, I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF THE ROAD, CALLED AND HAD A FLATBED COME PICK MY VEHICLE UP TOO TAKE IT BACK HOME. IV REPLACED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE CV AXLE. I T...

Sep 17, 2020 Unknown Or Other 182,556 mi

WHEN I DRIVE, THERE IS A LOUD ALMOST LIKE GRINDING NOISE. IT STARTED MAKING THAT NOISE, FOUR DAYS AFTER I BOUGHT IT. AS SOON AS I HEARD THE NOISE, I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF THE ROAD, CALLED AND HAD A FLATBED COME PICK MY VEHICLE UP TOO TAKE IT BACK HOME. IV REPLACED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE CV AXLE. I T...

Jun 13, 2020 Service Brakes 163,000 mi

BREAKS MAKE SCRAP SOUND LIKE METAL GRINDING AND IT'S HARD TO BREAK I ALMOST HAVE TO PUSH THE BREAKS ALL THE WAY DOWN AND YOU FEEL IT IN THE PEDDLE IF YOU DRIVE AROUND 40 MPH AND GO TO PUT ON THE BREAKS THE SCRAPING SOUND HAPPENS AND SOMETIMES THE PEDDLE TRY'S TO LOCK UP. *TR

Jun 13, 2020 Service Brakes 163,000 mi

BREAKS MAKE SCRAP SOUND LIKE METAL GRINDING AND IT'S HARD TO BREAK I ALMOST HAVE TO PUSH THE BREAKS ALL THE WAY DOWN AND YOU FEEL IT IN THE PEDDLE IF YOU DRIVE AROUND 40 MPH AND GO TO PUT ON THE BREAKS THE SCRAPING SOUND HAPPENS AND SOMETIMES THE PEDDLE TRY'S TO LOCK UP. *TR

Apr 9, 2020 Suspension 215,158 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING OF THE PARKING LOT, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL TURNED INTO THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AFTER HEARING AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONTA...

Apr 9, 2020 Suspension 215,158 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING OF THE PARKING LOT, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL TURNED INTO THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AFTER HEARING AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CONTA...

Feb 8, 2020 Suspension 160,000 mi

MY CAR JERKS, AND SWERVES BECAUSE OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. IT AND THE SUBRALFRAME ARE MESSED UP. IT WILL COST ME TOO MUCH MONEY TO FIX AND NO ONE WANTS TO TOUCH IT. I DONT WANT TO SELL IT TO ANYONE BE CAUSE OF THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. IT JERKS AT LOW SPEEDS AND GETS WORSE AT...

Feb 8, 2020 Suspension 160,000 mi

MY CAR JERKS, AND SWERVES BECAUSE OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. IT AND THE SUBRALFRAME ARE MESSED UP. IT WILL COST ME TOO MUCH MONEY TO FIX AND NO ONE WANTS TO TOUCH IT. I DONT WANT TO SELL IT TO ANYONE BE CAUSE OF THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. IT JERKS AT LOW SPEEDS AND GETS WORSE AT...

Nov 29, 2019 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

I HAD JUST PURCHASED USED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE NOV 27 2019 DECIDING TO TAKE THE KIDS AND GO TO GROCERY STORE THAT I DID BUT ON THE WAY HOME THE VEHICLES STEERING LOCKED UP WHEN I REALISED IT I MASHED THE BRAKES THEY WOULDNT WORK SO I SLAMED IT IN PARK THERE WERE NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS IT LOST ALL POWE...

Nov 29, 2019 Unknown Or Other 200,000 mi

I HAD JUST PURCHASED USED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE NOV 27 2019 DECIDING TO TAKE THE KIDS AND GO TO GROCERY STORE THAT I DID BUT ON THE WAY HOME THE VEHICLES STEERING LOCKED UP WHEN I REALISED IT I MASHED THE BRAKES THEY WOULDNT WORK SO I SLAMED IT IN PARK THERE WERE NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS IT LOST ALL POWE...

Aug 21, 2019 Air Bags

ON 12/20/2013 I HAD THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED, AND HAD TO PAY 1,279.79. IN APRIL 2014 YOU ANNOUNCED A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ITEM. FOR SOME TREASON YOU EXCLUDED MY CAR. CONSIDERING MY CAR REQUIRED THE EXACT ITEM REPLACED ONLY 4 MONTHS PRIOR, I AM REQUESTING TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST O...

Aug 21, 2019 Suspension

ON 12/20/2013 I HAD THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED, AND HAD TO PAY 1,279.79. IN APRIL 2014 YOU ANNOUNCED A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ITEM. FOR SOME TREASON YOU EXCLUDED MY CAR. CONSIDERING MY CAR REQUIRED THE EXACT ITEM REPLACED ONLY 4 MONTHS PRIOR, I AM REQUESTING TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST O...

Aug 21, 2019 Air Bags

ON 12/20/2013 I HAD THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED, AND HAD TO PAY 1,279.79. IN APRIL 2014 YOU ANNOUNCED A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ITEM. FOR SOME TREASON YOU EXCLUDED MY CAR. CONSIDERING MY CAR REQUIRED THE EXACT ITEM REPLACED ONLY 4 MONTHS PRIOR, I AM REQUESTING TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST O...

Aug 21, 2019 Suspension

ON 12/20/2013 I HAD THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED, AND HAD TO PAY 1,279.79. IN APRIL 2014 YOU ANNOUNCED A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ITEM. FOR SOME TREASON YOU EXCLUDED MY CAR. CONSIDERING MY CAR REQUIRED THE EXACT ITEM REPLACED ONLY 4 MONTHS PRIOR, I AM REQUESTING TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST O...

Aug 10, 2019 Steering 163,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME DUE TO CORROSION. I LOST STEERING BUT WAS ABLE TO SKID TO THE SHOULDER. THE SAME ISSUE AS RECALL 14S02 BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED.

Aug 10, 2019 Suspension 163,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME DUE TO CORROSION. I LOST STEERING BUT WAS ABLE TO SKID TO THE SHOULDER. THE SAME ISSUE AS RECALL 14S02 BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED.

Aug 10, 2019 Steering 163,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME DUE TO CORROSION. I LOST STEERING BUT WAS ABLE TO SKID TO THE SHOULDER. THE SAME ISSUE AS RECALL 14S02 BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED.

Aug 10, 2019 Suspension 163,000 mi

WHILE IN MOTION, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME DUE TO CORROSION. I LOST STEERING BUT WAS ABLE TO SKID TO THE SHOULDER. THE SAME ISSUE AS RECALL 14S02 BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED.

Jul 10, 2019 Engine 130,000 mi

THE MOUNTS THAT THE ENGINE SITS ON RUSTED AWAY, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP ONTO THE STEERING SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 10, 2019 Steering 130,000 mi

THE MOUNTS THAT THE ENGINE SITS ON RUSTED AWAY, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP ONTO THE STEERING SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 10, 2019 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

THE MOUNTS THAT THE ENGINE SITS ON RUSTED AWAY, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP ONTO THE STEERING SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 10, 2019 Engine 130,000 mi

THE MOUNTS THAT THE ENGINE SITS ON RUSTED AWAY, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP ONTO THE STEERING SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 10, 2019 Steering 130,000 mi

THE MOUNTS THAT THE ENGINE SITS ON RUSTED AWAY, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP ONTO THE STEERING SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 10, 2019 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

THE MOUNTS THAT THE ENGINE SITS ON RUSTED AWAY, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP ONTO THE STEERING SYSTEM WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 8, 2019 Suspension 234,074 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM LOOSENED AND NEEDED TO BE TORQUED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL YEARS AGO PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:...

Jul 8, 2019 Suspension 234,074 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM LOOSENED AND NEEDED TO BE TORQUED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL YEARS AGO PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:...

May 28, 2019 Steering 55 mi

IT'S DIFFICULT TO STEER OR KEEP STRAIGHT

May 28, 2019 Steering 55 mi

IT'S DIFFICULT TO STEER OR KEEP STRAIGHT

Apr 21, 2019 Engine 134,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY LOCK UP AND WHEN I START IT AND TRY TO MOVE IT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE FROM PARK. AND WHEN I TRY TO TURN OFF MY VEHICLE SO THAT I CAN RESTART IT MY VEHICLE WON'T EVEM ATTEMPT TO TURN OVER OR START BUT MY ELECTRICAL WILL STILL WORK JUST FINE

Apr 21, 2019 Power Train 134,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY LOCK UP AND WHEN I START IT AND TRY TO MOVE IT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE FROM PARK. AND WHEN I TRY TO TURN OFF MY VEHICLE SO THAT I CAN RESTART IT MY VEHICLE WON'T EVEM ATTEMPT TO TURN OVER OR START BUT MY ELECTRICAL WILL STILL WORK JUST FINE

Apr 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 134,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY LOCK UP AND WHEN I START IT AND TRY TO MOVE IT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE FROM PARK. AND WHEN I TRY TO TURN OFF MY VEHICLE SO THAT I CAN RESTART IT MY VEHICLE WON'T EVEM ATTEMPT TO TURN OVER OR START BUT MY ELECTRICAL WILL STILL WORK JUST FINE

Apr 21, 2019 Engine 134,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY LOCK UP AND WHEN I START IT AND TRY TO MOVE IT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE FROM PARK. AND WHEN I TRY TO TURN OFF MY VEHICLE SO THAT I CAN RESTART IT MY VEHICLE WON'T EVEM ATTEMPT TO TURN OVER OR START BUT MY ELECTRICAL WILL STILL WORK JUST FINE

Apr 21, 2019 Power Train 134,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY LOCK UP AND WHEN I START IT AND TRY TO MOVE IT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE FROM PARK. AND WHEN I TRY TO TURN OFF MY VEHICLE SO THAT I CAN RESTART IT MY VEHICLE WON'T EVEM ATTEMPT TO TURN OVER OR START BUT MY ELECTRICAL WILL STILL WORK JUST FINE

Apr 21, 2019 Unknown Or Other 134,000 mi

MY VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY LOCK UP AND WHEN I START IT AND TRY TO MOVE IT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE FROM PARK. AND WHEN I TRY TO TURN OFF MY VEHICLE SO THAT I CAN RESTART IT MY VEHICLE WON'T EVEM ATTEMPT TO TURN OVER OR START BUT MY ELECTRICAL WILL STILL WORK JUST FINE

Apr 1, 2019 Structure 103,000 mi

FRAME RUSTED OUT. FORD HAS TAKEN OVER 2 WEEKS TO ATTEMPT TO FIX. I'M HAVING TO RELY ON FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR A RIDE. NO COMMUNICATION WITHIN DEALER AND CUSTOMER

Apr 1, 2019 Structure 103,000 mi

FRAME RUSTED OUT. FORD HAS TAKEN OVER 2 WEEKS TO ATTEMPT TO FIX. I'M HAVING TO RELY ON FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR A RIDE. NO COMMUNICATION WITHIN DEALER AND CUSTOMER

Mar 9, 2019 Structure 169,000 mi

RUSTED SUBFRAME- WHILE GETTING AN OIL CHANGE I WAS TOLD THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SO RUSTED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE PLACED ON A LIFT. THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE WORST HE HAD EVER SEEN AND THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE

Mar 9, 2019 Unknown Or Other 169,000 mi

RUSTED SUBFRAME- WHILE GETTING AN OIL CHANGE I WAS TOLD THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SO RUSTED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE PLACED ON A LIFT. THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE WORST HE HAD EVER SEEN AND THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE

Mar 9, 2019 Structure 169,000 mi

RUSTED SUBFRAME- WHILE GETTING AN OIL CHANGE I WAS TOLD THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SO RUSTED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE PLACED ON A LIFT. THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE WORST HE HAD EVER SEEN AND THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE

Mar 9, 2019 Unknown Or Other 169,000 mi

RUSTED SUBFRAME- WHILE GETTING AN OIL CHANGE I WAS TOLD THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS SO RUSTED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE PLACED ON A LIFT. THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE WORST HE HAD EVER SEEN AND THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE

Feb 14, 2019 Engine Fire 176,211 mi

AS SHOWN IN ATTACHED PICTURE MY COOLANT CONTAINER IS BURNING AS IF IT IS TRYING TO CATCH FIRE. AS ALSO SEEN THE COOLANT LEVEL IS BACK AT MAX BUT AT ONE POINT WAS LOW. CONCERN IS 🔥 SAFETY. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN I FIRST SMELT BURNING I DID STOP DRIVING AND IT MADE IT MORE INTENS...

Feb 14, 2019 Engine Fire 176,211 mi

AS SHOWN IN ATTACHED PICTURE MY COOLANT CONTAINER IS BURNING AS IF IT IS TRYING TO CATCH FIRE. AS ALSO SEEN THE COOLANT LEVEL IS BACK AT MAX BUT AT ONE POINT WAS LOW. CONCERN IS 🔥 SAFETY. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN I FIRST SMELT BURNING I DID STOP DRIVING AND IT MADE IT MORE INTENS...

Jan 3, 2019 Suspension 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A KNOCKING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY MAZDA (91 WEST SERVICE RD, HARTFORD, CT) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS RUSTED, CORRODED, AND NEEDED TO BE R...

Jan 3, 2019 Suspension 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A KNOCKING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY MAZDA (91 WEST SERVICE RD, HARTFORD, CT) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS RUSTED, CORRODED, AND NEEDED TO BE R...

Dec 4, 2018 Structure 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRIAN BEMIS FORD (1380 DEKALB AVE, SYCAMORE, IL 60178, (815) 895-4584) TO BE DIAGNOSED AND THEY REFUSED...

Dec 4, 2018 Structure 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRIAN BEMIS FORD (1380 DEKALB AVE, SYCAMORE, IL 60178, (815) 895-4584) TO BE DIAGNOSED AND THEY REFUSED...

Dec 3, 2018 Structure 125,000 mi

MY VEHICLE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER FORD RECALL 14S02. SUB FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH WHILE DRIVING ENDANGERING MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. ILLINOIS, "SALT STATE". CURRENTLY AT FORD DEALERSHIP UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Dec 3, 2018 Structure 125,000 mi

MY VEHICLE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER FORD RECALL 14S02. SUB FRAME COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH WHILE DRIVING ENDANGERING MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. ILLINOIS, "SALT STATE". CURRENTLY AT FORD DEALERSHIP UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

Sep 13, 2018 Power Train 104,000 mi

ON 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, WHILE DRIVING CAR IN REVERSE GEAR BACKING OUT OF GARAGE DOWN HILL AND TURNING ON ROAD ALSO WITH STEEP DOWN HILL, TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE DETACHED FROM TRANSMISSION. COULD NOT GET CAR OUT OF REVERSE GEAR. THIS CAUSED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS DOW...

Sep 13, 2018 Power Train 104,000 mi

ON 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, WHILE DRIVING CAR IN REVERSE GEAR BACKING OUT OF GARAGE DOWN HILL AND TURNING ON ROAD ALSO WITH STEEP DOWN HILL, TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE DETACHED FROM TRANSMISSION. COULD NOT GET CAR OUT OF REVERSE GEAR. THIS CAUSED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS DOW...

Sep 6, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 141,000 mi

FUEL GAS TANK STRAPS ROTTED OUT CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO FALL

Sep 6, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 141,000 mi

FUEL GAS TANK STRAPS ROTTED OUT CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO FALL

Jun 24, 2018 Structure 165,000 mi

MY ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER TAKING STEPS TO FIX IT AS IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 FORD ESCAPES, AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY POWER STEERING AS FLUID AND ALL THAT IS FINE, WHICH I READ WAS A RECALL ALSO.

Jun 24, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 165,000 mi

MY ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER TAKING STEPS TO FIX IT AS IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 FORD ESCAPES, AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY POWER STEERING AS FLUID AND ALL THAT IS FINE, WHICH I READ WAS A RECALL ALSO.

Jun 24, 2018 Steering 165,000 mi

MY ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER TAKING STEPS TO FIX IT AS IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 FORD ESCAPES, AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY POWER STEERING AS FLUID AND ALL THAT IS FINE, WHICH I READ WAS A RECALL ALSO.

Jun 24, 2018 Structure 165,000 mi

MY ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER TAKING STEPS TO FIX IT AS IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 FORD ESCAPES, AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY POWER STEERING AS FLUID AND ALL THAT IS FINE, WHICH I READ WAS A RECALL ALSO.

Jun 24, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 165,000 mi

MY ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER TAKING STEPS TO FIX IT AS IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 FORD ESCAPES, AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY POWER STEERING AS FLUID AND ALL THAT IS FINE, WHICH I READ WAS A RECALL ALSO.

Jun 24, 2018 Steering 165,000 mi

MY ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER TAKING STEPS TO FIX IT AS IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 FORD ESCAPES, AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY POWER STEERING AS FLUID AND ALL THAT IS FINE, WHICH I READ WAS A RECALL ALSO.

Jun 19, 2018 Suspension 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPEN...

Jun 19, 2018 Latches/locks/linkages 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (CURRIE MOTORS FORD OF VALPO, 2052 W MORTHLAND DR., VALPARAISO, IN 46385, (219) 464-3523), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ...

Jun 19, 2018 Suspension 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPEN...

Jun 19, 2018 Latches/locks/linkages 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (CURRIE MOTORS FORD OF VALPO, 2052 W MORTHLAND DR., VALPARAISO, IN 46385, (219) 464-3523), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ...

Jun 18, 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN HER DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES WERE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Jun 18, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN HER DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES WERE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Jun 18, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN HER DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES WERE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Jun 18, 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN HER DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES WERE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Jun 18, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN HER DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES WERE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Jun 18, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN HER DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES WERE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS D...

May 30, 2018 Engine 104,000 mi

FORD EXCURSION V10 ALUMINUM HEAD COMPLAINT SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF HEAD. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ACROSS COUNTRY TO VISIT MY SON, NO WARNING JUST BLEW COMPLETELY OUT OF HEAD AND LEFT ME STRANDED ALONG THE ROADSIDE. THIS PROBLEM WHICH FORD IS AWARE IS NOT BEING FIXED OR RECALLED, TRUCK JUST TURNED ...

May 30, 2018 Engine 104,000 mi

FORD EXCURSION V10 ALUMINUM HEAD COMPLAINT SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF HEAD. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ACROSS COUNTRY TO VISIT MY SON, NO WARNING JUST BLEW COMPLETELY OUT OF HEAD AND LEFT ME STRANDED ALONG THE ROADSIDE. THIS PROBLEM WHICH FORD IS AWARE IS NOT BEING FIXED OR RECALLED, TRUCK JUST TURNED ...

May 23, 2018 Unknown Or Other 196,888 mi

THE GEARS WILL NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE ONLY 2ND AND 1ST AND REVERSE HEARD A CLANK AND SOUNDED LIKE A SCREW OR SOME SORT DROPPED BUT CANNOT FIND IT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED I WENT TO PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THAT'S WHEN IT OCCURRED

May 23, 2018 Unknown Or Other 196,888 mi

THE GEARS WILL NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE ONLY 2ND AND 1ST AND REVERSE HEARD A CLANK AND SOUNDED LIKE A SCREW OR SOME SORT DROPPED BUT CANNOT FIND IT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED I WENT TO PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THAT'S WHEN IT OCCURRED

May 12, 2018 Electrical System 116,349 mi

MY VEHICLE IDLES TO 4000RPM AND CONTROL THE SPEED BY ITSELF, THERE IS A LEAK IN THE BACK BREAK AREA THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHERE I CAN'T PUT IT IN ANY GEAR SOMETIMES AND GETTING WORSE. HAD TO GET IT TOWED HOME LAST NIGHT BECAUSE WHILE DRIVING IT IDLED HIGH AND AS I BRAKE IT BARELY STOPPED AND WHEN...

May 12, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 116,349 mi

MY VEHICLE IDLES TO 4000RPM AND CONTROL THE SPEED BY ITSELF, THERE IS A LEAK IN THE BACK BREAK AREA THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHERE I CAN'T PUT IT IN ANY GEAR SOMETIMES AND GETTING WORSE. HAD TO GET IT TOWED HOME LAST NIGHT BECAUSE WHILE DRIVING IT IDLED HIGH AND AS I BRAKE IT BARELY STOPPED AND WHEN...

May 12, 2018 Steering 116,349 mi

MY VEHICLE IDLES TO 4000RPM AND CONTROL THE SPEED BY ITSELF, THERE IS A LEAK IN THE BACK BREAK AREA THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHERE I CAN'T PUT IT IN ANY GEAR SOMETIMES AND GETTING WORSE. HAD TO GET IT TOWED HOME LAST NIGHT BECAUSE WHILE DRIVING IT IDLED HIGH AND AS I BRAKE IT BARELY STOPPED AND WHEN...

May 12, 2018 Electrical System 116,349 mi

MY VEHICLE IDLES TO 4000RPM AND CONTROL THE SPEED BY ITSELF, THERE IS A LEAK IN THE BACK BREAK AREA THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHERE I CAN'T PUT IT IN ANY GEAR SOMETIMES AND GETTING WORSE. HAD TO GET IT TOWED HOME LAST NIGHT BECAUSE WHILE DRIVING IT IDLED HIGH AND AS I BRAKE IT BARELY STOPPED AND WHEN...

May 12, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 116,349 mi

MY VEHICLE IDLES TO 4000RPM AND CONTROL THE SPEED BY ITSELF, THERE IS A LEAK IN THE BACK BREAK AREA THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHERE I CAN'T PUT IT IN ANY GEAR SOMETIMES AND GETTING WORSE. HAD TO GET IT TOWED HOME LAST NIGHT BECAUSE WHILE DRIVING IT IDLED HIGH AND AS I BRAKE IT BARELY STOPPED AND WHEN...

May 12, 2018 Steering 116,349 mi

MY VEHICLE IDLES TO 4000RPM AND CONTROL THE SPEED BY ITSELF, THERE IS A LEAK IN THE BACK BREAK AREA THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WHERE I CAN'T PUT IT IN ANY GEAR SOMETIMES AND GETTING WORSE. HAD TO GET IT TOWED HOME LAST NIGHT BECAUSE WHILE DRIVING IT IDLED HIGH AND AS I BRAKE IT BARELY STOPPED AND WHEN...

May 9, 2018 Suspension 140,000 mi

HAD A RECALL FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON MAY 30 2014 AND TODAY HAD TO REPLACE THE SAME PART AND FORD ISN'T RECOGNIZING IT AS A PROBLEM , THE PART IS $2000 AND VECHICLE IS STILL WORTH MORE THAN THAT AMOUNT AND I HAD TO BUY THE PART AND PAY FOR THE INSTALLATION AND FORD REFUSE TO CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY...

May 9, 2018 Unknown Or Other 140,000 mi

HAD A RECALL FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON MAY 30 2014 AND TODAY HAD TO REPLACE THE SAME PART AND FORD ISN'T RECOGNIZING IT AS A PROBLEM , THE PART IS $2000 AND VECHICLE IS STILL WORTH MORE THAN THAT AMOUNT AND I HAD TO BUY THE PART AND PAY FOR THE INSTALLATION AND FORD REFUSE TO CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY...

May 9, 2018 Suspension 140,000 mi

HAD A RECALL FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON MAY 30 2014 AND TODAY HAD TO REPLACE THE SAME PART AND FORD ISN'T RECOGNIZING IT AS A PROBLEM , THE PART IS $2000 AND VECHICLE IS STILL WORTH MORE THAN THAT AMOUNT AND I HAD TO BUY THE PART AND PAY FOR THE INSTALLATION AND FORD REFUSE TO CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY...

May 9, 2018 Unknown Or Other 140,000 mi

HAD A RECALL FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ON MAY 30 2014 AND TODAY HAD TO REPLACE THE SAME PART AND FORD ISN'T RECOGNIZING IT AS A PROBLEM , THE PART IS $2000 AND VECHICLE IS STILL WORTH MORE THAN THAT AMOUNT AND I HAD TO BUY THE PART AND PAY FOR THE INSTALLATION AND FORD REFUSE TO CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY...

Apr 28, 2018 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR AND 2 MILES DOWN ROAD CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND THE BRAKE AS WELL AS THE OVER DRIVE (ONLY ONE FLASHING) CAME ON. THE CAR GEAR SHIFT LEVER POPS OUT OF GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS A NEW TRANNY. THE VEHICLE STALLS, AND IS BLOWING TRANNY FLUID. IT HAS HAD THE COMPUTE REPLACEE ON A RECALL. EVERY ...

Apr 28, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 160,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR AND 2 MILES DOWN ROAD CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND THE BRAKE AS WELL AS THE OVER DRIVE (ONLY ONE FLASHING) CAME ON. THE CAR GEAR SHIFT LEVER POPS OUT OF GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS A NEW TRANNY. THE VEHICLE STALLS, AND IS BLOWING TRANNY FLUID. IT HAS HAD THE COMPUTE REPLACEE ON A RECALL. EVERY ...

Apr 28, 2018 Engine 160,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR AND 2 MILES DOWN ROAD CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND THE BRAKE AS WELL AS THE OVER DRIVE (ONLY ONE FLASHING) CAME ON. THE CAR GEAR SHIFT LEVER POPS OUT OF GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS A NEW TRANNY. THE VEHICLE STALLS, AND IS BLOWING TRANNY FLUID. IT HAS HAD THE COMPUTE REPLACEE ON A RECALL. EVERY ...

Apr 28, 2018 Service Brakes 160,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR AND 2 MILES DOWN ROAD CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND THE BRAKE AS WELL AS THE OVER DRIVE (ONLY ONE FLASHING) CAME ON. THE CAR GEAR SHIFT LEVER POPS OUT OF GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS A NEW TRANNY. THE VEHICLE STALLS, AND IS BLOWING TRANNY FLUID. IT HAS HAD THE COMPUTE REPLACEE ON A RECALL. EVERY ...

Apr 28, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 160,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR AND 2 MILES DOWN ROAD CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND THE BRAKE AS WELL AS THE OVER DRIVE (ONLY ONE FLASHING) CAME ON. THE CAR GEAR SHIFT LEVER POPS OUT OF GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS A NEW TRANNY. THE VEHICLE STALLS, AND IS BLOWING TRANNY FLUID. IT HAS HAD THE COMPUTE REPLACEE ON A RECALL. EVERY ...

Apr 28, 2018 Engine 160,000 mi

BOUGHT THIS CAR AND 2 MILES DOWN ROAD CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND THE BRAKE AS WELL AS THE OVER DRIVE (ONLY ONE FLASHING) CAME ON. THE CAR GEAR SHIFT LEVER POPS OUT OF GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAS A NEW TRANNY. THE VEHICLE STALLS, AND IS BLOWING TRANNY FLUID. IT HAS HAD THE COMPUTE REPLACEE ON A RECALL. EVERY ...

Apr 11, 2018 Structure 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE SERVICED. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE...

Apr 11, 2018 Suspension 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE SERVICED. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE...

Apr 11, 2018 Structure 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE SERVICED. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE...

Apr 11, 2018 Suspension 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE SERVICED. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE...

Apr 6, 2018 Engine 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR EXHAUST REPAIRS, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE AND THE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE FRAME WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED SUBURBAN FORD OF STERLING HEIGHTS AT (586) 2...

Apr 6, 2018 Structure 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR EXHAUST REPAIRS, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE AND THE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE FRAME WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED SUBURBAN FORD OF STERLING HEIGHTS AT (586) 2...

Apr 6, 2018 Engine 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR EXHAUST REPAIRS, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE AND THE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE FRAME WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED SUBURBAN FORD OF STERLING HEIGHTS AT (586) 2...

Apr 6, 2018 Structure 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR EXHAUST REPAIRS, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE CRADLE AND THE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE FRAME WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED SUBURBAN FORD OF STERLING HEIGHTS AT (586) 2...

Feb 17, 2018 Steering 79,000 mi

CROSS MEMBER BAR RUSTED OUT. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED.

Feb 17, 2018 Steering 79,000 mi

CROSS MEMBER BAR RUSTED OUT. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED.

Jan 30, 2018 Steering 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (BLACKWELL FORD, 41001 PLYMOUTH RD, PLYMOUTH, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CROSS FRAME, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND EXHAUST NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...

Jan 30, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (BLACKWELL FORD, 41001 PLYMOUTH RD, PLYMOUTH, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CROSS FRAME, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND EXHAUST NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...

Jan 30, 2018 Structure 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (BLACKWELL FORD, 41001 PLYMOUTH RD, PLYMOUTH, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CROSS FRAME, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND EXHAUST NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...

Jan 30, 2018 Steering 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (BLACKWELL FORD, 41001 PLYMOUTH RD, PLYMOUTH, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CROSS FRAME, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND EXHAUST NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...

Jan 30, 2018 Engine And Engine Cooling 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (BLACKWELL FORD, 41001 PLYMOUTH RD, PLYMOUTH, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CROSS FRAME, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND EXHAUST NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...

Jan 30, 2018 Structure 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (BLACKWELL FORD, 41001 PLYMOUTH RD, PLYMOUTH, MI) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CROSS FRAME, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND EXHAUST NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...

Jan 17, 2018 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FIRE THAT ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A FIRE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...

Jan 17, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FIRE THAT ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A FIRE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...

Jan 17, 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FIRE THAT ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A FIRE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...

Jan 17, 2018 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FIRE THAT ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A FIRE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...

Jan 17, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FIRE THAT ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A FIRE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...

Jan 17, 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FIRE THAT ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A FIRE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS TO INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...

Oct 10, 2017 Exterior Lighting 108,325 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, AN ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE AND IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WAYNE EKERS FORD (2000 10TH AVE N, LAKE WORTH, FL 33461, PHONE NUMBER: (800) 74...

Oct 10, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 108,325 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, AN ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE AND IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WAYNE EKERS FORD (2000 10TH AVE N, LAKE WORTH, FL 33461, PHONE NUMBER: (800) 74...

Oct 10, 2017 Exterior Lighting 108,325 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, AN ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE AND IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WAYNE EKERS FORD (2000 10TH AVE N, LAKE WORTH, FL 33461, PHONE NUMBER: (800) 74...

Oct 10, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 108,325 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, AN ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE AND IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WAYNE EKERS FORD (2000 10TH AVE N, LAKE WORTH, FL 33461, PHONE NUMBER: (800) 74...

Sep 20, 2017 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WENT IN ONE DIRECTION AND THE WHEELS WENT IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REINEKE FORD LINCOLN OF LIMA (136...

Sep 20, 2017 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WENT IN ONE DIRECTION AND THE WHEELS WENT IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REINEKE FORD LINCOLN OF LIMA (136...

Sep 20, 2017 Structure 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WENT IN ONE DIRECTION AND THE WHEELS WENT IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REINEKE FORD LINCOLN OF LIMA (136...

Sep 20, 2017 Suspension 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WENT IN ONE DIRECTION AND THE WHEELS WENT IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REINEKE FORD LINCOLN OF LIMA (136...

Sep 14, 2017 Air Bags 150,500 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND ALSO I HAVE A ISSUE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSPENSION THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES WITH THE CAR AND NEVER WAS FIXED BY PREVIOUS OWNER NOW IM STUCK WITH A CAR THAT HAS PAST RECALLED ISSUES. IF YOU OWN A CAR AND JUST PURCHASED IT BY PREVIOUS OWNER MAKE SURE THAT RECALLS HAVE B...

Sep 14, 2017 Steering 150,500 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND ALSO I HAVE A ISSUE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSPENSION THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES WITH THE CAR AND NEVER WAS FIXED BY PREVIOUS OWNER NOW IM STUCK WITH A CAR THAT HAS PAST RECALLED ISSUES. IF YOU OWN A CAR AND JUST PURCHASED IT BY PREVIOUS OWNER MAKE SURE THAT RECALLS HAVE B...

Sep 14, 2017 Suspension 150,500 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND ALSO I HAVE A ISSUE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSPENSION THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES WITH THE CAR AND NEVER WAS FIXED BY PREVIOUS OWNER NOW IM STUCK WITH A CAR THAT HAS PAST RECALLED ISSUES. IF YOU OWN A CAR AND JUST PURCHASED IT BY PREVIOUS OWNER MAKE SURE THAT RECALLS HAVE B...

Sep 14, 2017 Engine

WHEN I RUN MY AC OR HEATER EXHAUST COMES IN CANT USE EITHER NOT SURE WHATS GOING ON WITH CAR BUT I DO KNOW THAT MY CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED PRIOR TO ME OWNING THE VEHICLE IN 2015 OF AUGUST AND DO KNOW THAT IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. CURRENTLY MY CAR HAS 10 RECALLS AND CANT GET MY CAR FIXED BY FORD

Sep 14, 2017 Unknown Or Other

WHEN I RUN MY AC OR HEATER EXHAUST COMES IN CANT USE EITHER NOT SURE WHATS GOING ON WITH CAR BUT I DO KNOW THAT MY CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED PRIOR TO ME OWNING THE VEHICLE IN 2015 OF AUGUST AND DO KNOW THAT IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. CURRENTLY MY CAR HAS 10 RECALLS AND CANT GET MY CAR FIXED BY FORD

Sep 14, 2017 Air Bags 150,500 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND ALSO I HAVE A ISSUE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSPENSION THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES WITH THE CAR AND NEVER WAS FIXED BY PREVIOUS OWNER NOW IM STUCK WITH A CAR THAT HAS PAST RECALLED ISSUES. IF YOU OWN A CAR AND JUST PURCHASED IT BY PREVIOUS OWNER MAKE SURE THAT RECALLS HAVE B...

Sep 14, 2017 Steering 150,500 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND ALSO I HAVE A ISSUE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSPENSION THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES WITH THE CAR AND NEVER WAS FIXED BY PREVIOUS OWNER NOW IM STUCK WITH A CAR THAT HAS PAST RECALLED ISSUES. IF YOU OWN A CAR AND JUST PURCHASED IT BY PREVIOUS OWNER MAKE SURE THAT RECALLS HAVE B...

Sep 14, 2017 Suspension 150,500 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND ALSO I HAVE A ISSUE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSPENSION THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES WITH THE CAR AND NEVER WAS FIXED BY PREVIOUS OWNER NOW IM STUCK WITH A CAR THAT HAS PAST RECALLED ISSUES. IF YOU OWN A CAR AND JUST PURCHASED IT BY PREVIOUS OWNER MAKE SURE THAT RECALLS HAVE B...

Sep 14, 2017 Engine

WHEN I RUN MY AC OR HEATER EXHAUST COMES IN CANT USE EITHER NOT SURE WHATS GOING ON WITH CAR BUT I DO KNOW THAT MY CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED PRIOR TO ME OWNING THE VEHICLE IN 2015 OF AUGUST AND DO KNOW THAT IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. CURRENTLY MY CAR HAS 10 RECALLS AND CANT GET MY CAR FIXED BY FORD

Sep 14, 2017 Unknown Or Other

WHEN I RUN MY AC OR HEATER EXHAUST COMES IN CANT USE EITHER NOT SURE WHATS GOING ON WITH CAR BUT I DO KNOW THAT MY CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED PRIOR TO ME OWNING THE VEHICLE IN 2015 OF AUGUST AND DO KNOW THAT IT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. CURRENTLY MY CAR HAS 10 RECALLS AND CANT GET MY CAR FIXED BY FORD

Sep 2, 2017 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ON THE DASHBOARD. IT CONTINUES TO STAY ON AND BEEPS FIVE TIMES REPEATING FIVE TIMES. THIS OCCURS DURING START UP OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT ALSO OCCURS ABOUT 30 MINUTES AFTER CONTINUOUS DRIVING.

Sep 2, 2017 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ON THE DASHBOARD. IT CONTINUES TO STAY ON AND BEEPS FIVE TIMES REPEATING FIVE TIMES. THIS OCCURS DURING START UP OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT ALSO OCCURS ABOUT 30 MINUTES AFTER CONTINUOUS DRIVING.

Aug 30, 2017 Suspension 166,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN NORTHEASTERN OHIO WHEN I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. I HAD IT TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THE POWER CONTROL ARM BROKE AWAY FROM THE SUBFRAME. AS A WOMAN I IMMEDIATELY LOOKED IT UP BECAUSE I DID NOT KNOW WHAT THAT EVEN WAS UNTIL I FOUND A RECALL FROM FOR...

Aug 30, 2017 Suspension 166,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN NORTHEASTERN OHIO WHEN I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. I HAD IT TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME THE POWER CONTROL ARM BROKE AWAY FROM THE SUBFRAME. AS A WOMAN I IMMEDIATELY LOOKED IT UP BECAUSE I DID NOT KNOW WHAT THAT EVEN WAS UNTIL I FOUND A RECALL FROM FOR...

Aug 24, 2017 Air Bags 37,500 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATES; CABLE COUPLING UNDER PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT WHICH TRIGGERS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN ALL WEATHER AND DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Aug 24, 2017 Air Bags 37,500 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUALLY ILLUMINATES; CABLE COUPLING UNDER PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT WHICH TRIGGERS THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT. THIS CONDITION OCCURS IN ALL WEATHER AND DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Aug 9, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED MANUALLY, IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, TO AN UNKNOW...

Aug 9, 2017 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED MANUALLY, IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, TO AN UNKNOW...

Aug 9, 2017 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED MANUALLY, IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, TO AN UNKNOW...

Aug 9, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED MANUALLY, IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, TO AN UNKNOW...

Aug 9, 2017 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED MANUALLY, IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, TO AN UNKNOW...

Aug 9, 2017 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED MANUALLY, IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION, TO AN UNKNOW...

Jul 31, 2017 Structure 224,000 mi

DRIVING ON A 45 MI/HR ROAD I HIT A MINOR BUMP (APPROX 1" RAISED ROAD ACROSS ALL LANES) DUE TO POOR ROAD MAINTENANCE. AFTER HITTING THIS BUMP THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME I TURNED THE WHEEL FULLY LEFT OR RIGHT. I COULD ALSO FEEL THIS IN MY FEET UNDERNEATH THE CAR. I WAS CONCERNED AND HAD...

Jul 31, 2017 Structure 224,000 mi

DRIVING ON A 45 MI/HR ROAD I HIT A MINOR BUMP (APPROX 1" RAISED ROAD ACROSS ALL LANES) DUE TO POOR ROAD MAINTENANCE. AFTER HITTING THIS BUMP THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE EVERY TIME I TURNED THE WHEEL FULLY LEFT OR RIGHT. I COULD ALSO FEEL THIS IN MY FEET UNDERNEATH THE CAR. I WAS CONCERNED AND HAD...

Jul 27, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

VEHICLE IDLES FAST IN PARK AND ACCELERATES QUICKLY WHILE DRIVING AND REMAINS IN HIGH CONSTANT ACCELERATION MODE. BUCKS FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING POTENTIAL VEHICLE IMPACT WHILE BEHIND STOPPED TRAFFIC, PARKING OR TRAILING OTHER VEHICLES.

Jul 27, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

VEHICLE IDLES FAST IN PARK AND ACCELERATES QUICKLY WHILE DRIVING AND REMAINS IN HIGH CONSTANT ACCELERATION MODE. BUCKS FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING POTENTIAL VEHICLE IMPACT WHILE BEHIND STOPPED TRAFFIC, PARKING OR TRAILING OTHER VEHICLES.

Jun 28, 2017 Structure 20 mi

SUB FRAME CRACKED, CORROSION. FORD IS REFUSING TO FIX THE SUB FRAME INSTEAD THEY ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL 14S02 WHICH DOES NOT REPLACE THE DAMAGE PART. ALMOST HAD ACCIDENT WITH CHILD ON BOARD, CAR WENT SIDE WAYS, STEERING CONTROL WAS LOST. HOW CAN FORD BE ALLOWED TO ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL BUT IT DOESN'T...

Jun 28, 2017 Structure 20 mi

SUB FRAME CRACKED, CORROSION. FORD IS REFUSING TO FIX THE SUB FRAME INSTEAD THEY ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL 14S02 WHICH DOES NOT REPLACE THE DAMAGE PART. ALMOST HAD ACCIDENT WITH CHILD ON BOARD, CAR WENT SIDE WAYS, STEERING CONTROL WAS LOST. HOW CAN FORD BE ALLOWED TO ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL BUT IT DOESN'T...

Jun 20, 2017 Unknown Or Other

FORD ESCAPE BRAKE BOOSTER

Jun 20, 2017 Air Bags 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Jun 20, 2017 Unknown Or Other

FORD ESCAPE BRAKE BOOSTER

Jun 20, 2017 Air Bags 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

May 2, 2017 Unknown Or Other

3 OF DOORS WILL NOT OPEN,SINCE 2010,A RECALL WAS ISSUE BUT FORD INSISTS NOT MY TRUCK DUE TO THE VIN NUMBER I KNOW THIS TRUCK IS 15YEARS OLD IT HAS MAJORITY OF THE PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN MADE PUBLIC I PERSONALLY PAID FOR REPAIRS NOT KNOWING BUT DESPITE ENGINE,TRANSMISSION,DOORS,AND CURRENT RECALL SUBF...

May 2, 2017 Unknown Or Other

3 OF DOORS WILL NOT OPEN,SINCE 2010,A RECALL WAS ISSUE BUT FORD INSISTS NOT MY TRUCK DUE TO THE VIN NUMBER I KNOW THIS TRUCK IS 15YEARS OLD IT HAS MAJORITY OF THE PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN MADE PUBLIC I PERSONALLY PAID FOR REPAIRS NOT KNOWING BUT DESPITE ENGINE,TRANSMISSION,DOORS,AND CURRENT RECALL SUBF...

Apr 19, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE RPM INDICATOR WENT ALL THE UP AND THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT TAPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE RPMS WENT DOWN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VE...

Apr 19, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE RPM INDICATOR WENT ALL THE UP AND THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT TAPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE RPMS WENT DOWN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VE...

Apr 12, 2017 Steering 124,000 mi

THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAD RECALL 14S02 DONE IN SEPT. 2016. AT THE TIME I REQUESTED THE SUB FRAME BE REPLACED. FORD INDICATED THE RUST WAS NOT SEVERE ENOUGH AND INSTALLED A BRACE. TODAY, THE SUB FRAME GAVE WAY RENDERING THE VEHICLE A PERIL TO DRIVE. THE STEERING IS INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTI...

Apr 12, 2017 Suspension 124,000 mi

THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAD RECALL 14S02 DONE IN SEPT. 2016. AT THE TIME I REQUESTED THE SUB FRAME BE REPLACED. FORD INDICATED THE RUST WAS NOT SEVERE ENOUGH AND INSTALLED A BRACE. TODAY, THE SUB FRAME GAVE WAY RENDERING THE VEHICLE A PERIL TO DRIVE. THE STEERING IS INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTI...

Apr 12, 2017 Steering 124,000 mi

THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAD RECALL 14S02 DONE IN SEPT. 2016. AT THE TIME I REQUESTED THE SUB FRAME BE REPLACED. FORD INDICATED THE RUST WAS NOT SEVERE ENOUGH AND INSTALLED A BRACE. TODAY, THE SUB FRAME GAVE WAY RENDERING THE VEHICLE A PERIL TO DRIVE. THE STEERING IS INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTI...

Apr 12, 2017 Suspension 124,000 mi

THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAD RECALL 14S02 DONE IN SEPT. 2016. AT THE TIME I REQUESTED THE SUB FRAME BE REPLACED. FORD INDICATED THE RUST WAS NOT SEVERE ENOUGH AND INSTALLED A BRACE. TODAY, THE SUB FRAME GAVE WAY RENDERING THE VEHICLE A PERIL TO DRIVE. THE STEERING IS INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTI...

Apr 11, 2017 Suspension 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 30 MPH AND AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE AND UNSTABLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER A-ARM SUSPENSION HAD FRACTURED DO TO SEVERE RUSTING AND CO...

Apr 11, 2017 Suspension 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 30 MPH AND AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE AND UNSTABLE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER A-ARM SUSPENSION HAD FRACTURED DO TO SEVERE RUSTING AND CO...

Feb 15, 2017 Engine And Engine Cooling 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER WERE ACTIVATED, THE AMOUNT OF EXHAUST FUMES INCREASED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE...

Feb 15, 2017 Engine And Engine Cooling 250,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXHAUST FUMES ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER WERE ACTIVATED, THE AMOUNT OF EXHAUST FUMES INCREASED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE...

Feb 12, 2017 Suspension 86,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM SUBFRAME. IN MOTION,ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE GOING STRAIGHT . STEERING WHEEL 90 DEG.FROM CENTER RIGHT FRONT WHEEL 2IN. OUT OF TOE.PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHEN THIS HAPPENED .DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT. FORD MOTOR CO. DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIBI...

Feb 12, 2017 Suspension 86,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM SUBFRAME. IN MOTION,ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE GOING STRAIGHT . STEERING WHEEL 90 DEG.FROM CENTER RIGHT FRONT WHEEL 2IN. OUT OF TOE.PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHEN THIS HAPPENED .DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT. FORD MOTOR CO. DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIBI...

Feb 2, 2017 Suspension 125,000 mi

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED INTO. MECHANIC SAYS IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.

Feb 2, 2017 Suspension 125,000 mi

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTED INTO. MECHANIC SAYS IT'S NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.

Jan 17, 2017 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSESSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WA...

Jan 17, 2017 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSESSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WA...

Jan 17, 2017 Structure 129,662 mi

SUB FRAME/CRADLE RUSTED AND CAUSED A SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT AXEL AND STABILIZER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING, JUST AS WE WERE EXITING THE HIGHWAY. A LOUD THUD OCCURRED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHIFTED MAKING DRIVING AND STEERING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. THIS VEHICLE, ACCORDING TO FORD'S R...

Jan 17, 2017 Suspension 129,662 mi

SUB FRAME/CRADLE RUSTED AND CAUSED A SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT AXEL AND STABILIZER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING, JUST AS WE WERE EXITING THE HIGHWAY. A LOUD THUD OCCURRED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHIFTED MAKING DRIVING AND STEERING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. THIS VEHICLE, ACCORDING TO FORD'S R...

Jan 17, 2017 Electrical System Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSESSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WA...

Jan 17, 2017 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE EXPLODED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSESSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WA...

Jan 17, 2017 Structure 129,662 mi

SUB FRAME/CRADLE RUSTED AND CAUSED A SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT AXEL AND STABILIZER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING, JUST AS WE WERE EXITING THE HIGHWAY. A LOUD THUD OCCURRED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHIFTED MAKING DRIVING AND STEERING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. THIS VEHICLE, ACCORDING TO FORD'S R...

Jan 17, 2017 Suspension 129,662 mi

SUB FRAME/CRADLE RUSTED AND CAUSED A SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT AXEL AND STABILIZER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING, JUST AS WE WERE EXITING THE HIGHWAY. A LOUD THUD OCCURRED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHIFTED MAKING DRIVING AND STEERING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. THIS VEHICLE, ACCORDING TO FORD'S R...

Nov 17, 2016 Steering Crash

FORD DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO FIX UNCARRIAGE AND CONTROL ARM. THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS NO RECALL FOR IT. HOWEVER I FOUND THE RECALL 14S02. DESCRIBING THE ISSUE THE DEALERSHIP STATED IS WRONG WITH MY TRUCK. BUT THEY WANT ME TO PAY CASH INSTEAD OF THEM FIXING THE ISSUE

Nov 17, 2016 Suspension Crash

FORD DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO FIX UNCARRIAGE AND CONTROL ARM. THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS NO RECALL FOR IT. HOWEVER I FOUND THE RECALL 14S02. DESCRIBING THE ISSUE THE DEALERSHIP STATED IS WRONG WITH MY TRUCK. BUT THEY WANT ME TO PAY CASH INSTEAD OF THEM FIXING THE ISSUE

Nov 17, 2016 Wheels Crash

FORD DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO FIX UNCARRIAGE AND CONTROL ARM. THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS NO RECALL FOR IT. HOWEVER I FOUND THE RECALL 14S02. DESCRIBING THE ISSUE THE DEALERSHIP STATED IS WRONG WITH MY TRUCK. BUT THEY WANT ME TO PAY CASH INSTEAD OF THEM FIXING THE ISSUE

Nov 17, 2016 Steering Crash

FORD DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO FIX UNCARRIAGE AND CONTROL ARM. THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS NO RECALL FOR IT. HOWEVER I FOUND THE RECALL 14S02. DESCRIBING THE ISSUE THE DEALERSHIP STATED IS WRONG WITH MY TRUCK. BUT THEY WANT ME TO PAY CASH INSTEAD OF THEM FIXING THE ISSUE

Nov 17, 2016 Suspension Crash

FORD DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO FIX UNCARRIAGE AND CONTROL ARM. THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS NO RECALL FOR IT. HOWEVER I FOUND THE RECALL 14S02. DESCRIBING THE ISSUE THE DEALERSHIP STATED IS WRONG WITH MY TRUCK. BUT THEY WANT ME TO PAY CASH INSTEAD OF THEM FIXING THE ISSUE

Nov 17, 2016 Wheels Crash

FORD DEALERSHIP IS REFUSING TO FIX UNCARRIAGE AND CONTROL ARM. THEY ARE SAYING THERE IS NO RECALL FOR IT. HOWEVER I FOUND THE RECALL 14S02. DESCRIBING THE ISSUE THE DEALERSHIP STATED IS WRONG WITH MY TRUCK. BUT THEY WANT ME TO PAY CASH INSTEAD OF THEM FIXING THE ISSUE

Nov 1, 2016 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME SEPARATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSL...

Nov 1, 2016 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME SEPARATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSL...

Oct 3, 2016 Suspension

I HAD A RECALL (#14S02) WHICH IS A CORROSION RELATED SEPARATION OF THE ATTACHMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE SUBFRAME. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE WHAT THEY DID WAS PUT A CROSSBAR ACROSS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SUBFRAME INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE WHOLE LOWER CONTROL ARM SUBFRAME. THIS ACTIO...

Oct 3, 2016 Suspension

I HAD A RECALL (#14S02) WHICH IS A CORROSION RELATED SEPARATION OF THE ATTACHMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE SUBFRAME. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE WHAT THEY DID WAS PUT A CROSSBAR ACROSS THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SUBFRAME INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE WHOLE LOWER CONTROL ARM SUBFRAME. THIS ACTIO...

Sep 22, 2016 Engine

MY VEHICLE DOES THE EXACT SAME THING AS NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 04V165000 OR FORD RECALL NO. 04S13. I HAVE THE YEAR AND ENGINE ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL BUT MY VIN IS NOT ON THE LIST. IT SHOULD BE BECAUSE IT IS VERY DANGEROUS!

Sep 22, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control

MY VEHICLE DOES THE EXACT SAME THING AS NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 04V165000 OR FORD RECALL NO. 04S13. I HAVE THE YEAR AND ENGINE ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL BUT MY VIN IS NOT ON THE LIST. IT SHOULD BE BECAUSE IT IS VERY DANGEROUS!

Sep 22, 2016 Engine

MY VEHICLE DOES THE EXACT SAME THING AS NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 04V165000 OR FORD RECALL NO. 04S13. I HAVE THE YEAR AND ENGINE ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL BUT MY VIN IS NOT ON THE LIST. IT SHOULD BE BECAUSE IT IS VERY DANGEROUS!

Sep 22, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control

MY VEHICLE DOES THE EXACT SAME THING AS NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 04V165000 OR FORD RECALL NO. 04S13. I HAVE THE YEAR AND ENGINE ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL BUT MY VIN IS NOT ON THE LIST. IT SHOULD BE BECAUSE IT IS VERY DANGEROUS!

Sep 20, 2016 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD SOMETHING FRACTURE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE REINFORCEMENT CROSS-BRACE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICE...

Sep 20, 2016 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD SOMETHING FRACTURE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE REINFORCEMENT CROSS-BRACE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICE...

Sep 17, 2016 Suspension 167,000 mi

PASSENGER FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATION FROM FRAME DUE TO CORROSION. RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF STEERING AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING ON CITY STREET WHILE TURNING. CV BOOT COVER ALSO DAMAGED BY CONTROL ARM FAILURE. AAA STATES THERE IS A LOWER CONTROL ARM CORROSIO...

Sep 17, 2016 Suspension 167,000 mi

PASSENGER FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATION FROM FRAME DUE TO CORROSION. RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF STEERING AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING ON CITY STREET WHILE TURNING. CV BOOT COVER ALSO DAMAGED BY CONTROL ARM FAILURE. AAA STATES THERE IS A LOWER CONTROL ARM CORROSIO...

Sep 15, 2016 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE AND CAUSED THE ALIGNMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO MALFUNCTION. THIS MADE THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME ST...

Sep 15, 2016 Steering 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE AND CAUSED THE ALIGNMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO MALFUNCTION. THIS MADE THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME ST...

Sep 7, 2016 Structure 85,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE NEW CONTROL ARMS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED BEFORE THE CONTROL ARMS COULD BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Sep 7, 2016 Structure 85,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE NEW CONTROL ARMS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THAT THE SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED BEFORE THE CONTROL ARMS COULD BE INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Aug 31, 2016 Engine 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

Aug 31, 2016 Structure 184,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 184,000. UPDATE...

Aug 31, 2016 Structure 184,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 184,000. UPDATE...

Aug 31, 2016 Engine 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

Aug 31, 2016 Structure 184,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 184,000. UPDATE...

Aug 31, 2016 Structure 184,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 184,000. UPDATE...

Aug 1, 2016 Engine 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V353000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SPEED CONTROL) AND THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES UNTIL AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL REMEDY...

Aug 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V353000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SPEED CONTROL) AND THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES UNTIL AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL REMEDY...

Aug 1, 2016 Structure 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS STOPPED BY THE POLICE BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE MANUF...

Aug 1, 2016 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS STOPPED BY THE POLICE BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE MANUF...

Aug 1, 2016 Engine 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V353000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SPEED CONTROL) AND THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES UNTIL AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL REMEDY...

Aug 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 214,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V353000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SPEED CONTROL) AND THE VEHICLE RECEIVED THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES UNTIL AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL REMEDY...

Aug 1, 2016 Structure 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS STOPPED BY THE POLICE BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE MANUF...

Aug 1, 2016 Exterior Lighting 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS STOPPED BY THE POLICE BECAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE MANUF...

Jul 26, 2016 Steering 160,000 mi

HAD RECALL 14S02 PERFORMED ON 12/30/15. INSTALLED FRONT SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE.THIS DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME RUSTED OUT AND FAILED. THE CROSSBRACE KEPT IT FROM COMPLETELY COMING APART BUT CAR IS NOW NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS SAYING THEY ALREADY PER...

Jul 26, 2016 Suspension 160,000 mi

HAD RECALL 14S02 PERFORMED ON 12/30/15. INSTALLED FRONT SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE.THIS DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME RUSTED OUT AND FAILED. THE CROSSBRACE KEPT IT FROM COMPLETELY COMING APART BUT CAR IS NOW NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS SAYING THEY ALREADY PER...

Jul 26, 2016 Steering 160,000 mi

HAD RECALL 14S02 PERFORMED ON 12/30/15. INSTALLED FRONT SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE.THIS DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME RUSTED OUT AND FAILED. THE CROSSBRACE KEPT IT FROM COMPLETELY COMING APART BUT CAR IS NOW NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS SAYING THEY ALREADY PER...

Jul 26, 2016 Suspension 160,000 mi

HAD RECALL 14S02 PERFORMED ON 12/30/15. INSTALLED FRONT SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE.THIS DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME RUSTED OUT AND FAILED. THE CROSSBRACE KEPT IT FROM COMPLETELY COMING APART BUT CAR IS NOW NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS SAYING THEY ALREADY PER...

Jul 23, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

METAL TRAY SUPPORTING THE FUEL TANK HAS RUSTED. BRACKETS SUPPORTING THE TRAY HAVE RUSTED AND FALLEN OFF EXPOSING THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK.

Jul 23, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 110,000 mi

METAL TRAY SUPPORTING THE FUEL TANK HAS RUSTED. BRACKETS SUPPORTING THE TRAY HAVE RUSTED AND FALLEN OFF EXPOSING THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK.

Jul 5, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2015, BACK PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO SAME THING AS HAPPENED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, NEED IT FIXED.

Jul 5, 2016 Unknown Or Other

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2015, BACK PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO SAME THING AS HAPPENED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, NEED IT FIXED.

Jun 30, 2016 Visibility/wiper

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE'S BACK WINDOW JUST EXPLODED PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. TEMPERATURE WAS MILD IN 70'S. NO RAIN.

Jun 30, 2016 Visibility/wiper

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE'S BACK WINDOW JUST EXPLODED PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. TEMPERATURE WAS MILD IN 70'S. NO RAIN.

Jun 24, 2016 Engine 143,000 mi

LOST ALL COOLANT FROM RADIATOR ALL AT ONCE WHEN TURNED CAR OFF WHEN CAME HOME FROM STORE BECAUSE COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON.. REPLACED THERMOSTAT FIRST. THAT DIDN'T WORK. PUT IN NEW WATER PUMP, RAN FOR ABOUT ANOTHER WEEK , THAN DID SAME THING. SO REPLACED RADIATOR . MIND YOU CAR NEVER RAN HOT, COOLANT LI...

Jun 24, 2016 Engine 143,000 mi

LOST ALL COOLANT FROM RADIATOR ALL AT ONCE WHEN TURNED CAR OFF WHEN CAME HOME FROM STORE BECAUSE COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON.. REPLACED THERMOSTAT FIRST. THAT DIDN'T WORK. PUT IN NEW WATER PUMP, RAN FOR ABOUT ANOTHER WEEK , THAN DID SAME THING. SO REPLACED RADIATOR . MIND YOU CAR NEVER RAN HOT, COOLANT LI...

May 16, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE), BUT THE REMEDY DID NOT PROVIDE A PERMANENT SOLUTION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION WERE FOUND NEAR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE...

May 16, 2016 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE), BUT THE REMEDY DID NOT PROVIDE A PERMANENT SOLUTION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION WERE FOUND NEAR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE...

May 16, 2016 Suspension

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE), BUT THE REMEDY DID NOT PROVIDE A PERMANENT SOLUTION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION WERE FOUND NEAR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE...

May 16, 2016 Structure

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE), BUT THE REMEDY DID NOT PROVIDE A PERMANENT SOLUTION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION WERE FOUND NEAR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE...

May 10, 2016 Engine 150,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER, COST ME $455 IN REPAIRS. V6 3.0L 2002 FORD ESCAPE.

May 10, 2016 Engine 150,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER, COST ME $455 IN REPAIRS. V6 3.0L 2002 FORD ESCAPE.

Mar 21, 2016 Suspension 77,519 mi

LF LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILURE - WE BROUGHT OUR FORD TO A&CTIRE, ATKINSON, NH - 603-362-5213 FOR A STATE INSPECTION - THEY TOLD US THIS ISSUE AND THE FORD WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE - WE AUTHORIZED THE WORK - WE PAID $250.85 PARTS & LABOR, THEY PRINTED OUT RECALL # 14S02 RECALL TO PURSUE GETTING REIMBURSED...

Mar 21, 2016 Suspension 77,519 mi

LF LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILURE - WE BROUGHT OUR FORD TO A&CTIRE, ATKINSON, NH - 603-362-5213 FOR A STATE INSPECTION - THEY TOLD US THIS ISSUE AND THE FORD WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE - WE AUTHORIZED THE WORK - WE PAID $250.85 PARTS & LABOR, THEY PRINTED OUT RECALL # 14S02 RECALL TO PURSUE GETTING REIMBURSED...

Mar 10, 2016 Structure 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM SUDDENLY SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUBFRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

Mar 10, 2016 Suspension 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM SUDDENLY SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUBFRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

Mar 10, 2016 Structure 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM SUDDENLY SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUBFRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

Mar 10, 2016 Suspension 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM SUDDENLY SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO RUSTING OF THE SUBFRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE...

Mar 9, 2016 Suspension 144,000 mi

FRONT SUB FRAME IS CRACKED AND WHEEL IS WOOBLING.

Mar 9, 2016 Suspension 144,000 mi

FRONT SUB FRAME IS CRACKED AND WHEEL IS WOOBLING.

Jan 29, 2016 Air Bags Crash 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND STRUCK THE OTHER VEHICLE AGAIN. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED CHE...

Jan 29, 2016 Air Bags Crash 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE FRONT END OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND STRUCK THE OTHER VEHICLE AGAIN. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED CHE...

Jan 22, 2016 Service Brakes Fire 169,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE CONDITION. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT NOTICED EXCESSIVE SMOKE ...

Jan 22, 2016 Electrical System Fire 169,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE CONDITION. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT NOTICED EXCESSIVE SMOKE ...

Jan 22, 2016 Service Brakes Fire 169,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE CONDITION. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT NOTICED EXCESSIVE SMOKE ...

Jan 22, 2016 Electrical System Fire 169,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE CONDITION. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT NOTICED EXCESSIVE SMOKE ...

Dec 22, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 113,000 mi

STARTED MY CAR AND THE RPM GOING TO 4000 WHEN CAR IS IN PARK. WAS TOLD ITS THROTTLE BODY.

Dec 22, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 113,000 mi

STARTED MY CAR AND THE RPM GOING TO 4000 WHEN CAR IS IN PARK. WAS TOLD ITS THROTTLE BODY.

Dec 21, 2015 Suspension 200,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL ON MY CAR. 14S02. I HAD IT TOWED TO FULLER FORD IN CINTI, OHIO. WHEN THE RECALL BROKE IN MY CAR, RUSTED THROUGH FRAME. IT CAUSED OTHER DAMAGE TO MY CAR. I NEED A PASSENGER SIDE AXLE, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND A SWAY BAR LINK. FORD WILL NOT COVER THESE DAMAGES EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL C...

Dec 21, 2015 Suspension 200,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL ON MY CAR. 14S02. I HAD IT TOWED TO FULLER FORD IN CINTI, OHIO. WHEN THE RECALL BROKE IN MY CAR, RUSTED THROUGH FRAME. IT CAUSED OTHER DAMAGE TO MY CAR. I NEED A PASSENGER SIDE AXLE, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND A SWAY BAR LINK. FORD WILL NOT COVER THESE DAMAGES EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL C...

Dec 11, 2015 Engine 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND WAITING FOR A TRAIN TO CROSS THE TRACKS, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE BACK IN GEAR BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED AND ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. THE IN...

Dec 11, 2015 Power Train 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND WAITING FOR A TRAIN TO CROSS THE TRACKS, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE BACK IN GEAR BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED AND ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. THE IN...

Dec 11, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND WAITING FOR A TRAIN TO CROSS THE TRACKS, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE BACK IN GEAR BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED AND ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. THE IN...

Dec 11, 2015 Engine 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND WAITING FOR A TRAIN TO CROSS THE TRACKS, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE BACK IN GEAR BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED AND ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. THE IN...

Dec 11, 2015 Power Train 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND WAITING FOR A TRAIN TO CROSS THE TRACKS, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE BACK IN GEAR BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED AND ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. THE IN...

Dec 11, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 132,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND WAITING FOR A TRAIN TO CROSS THE TRACKS, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE BACK IN GEAR BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED AND ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. THE IN...

Dec 9, 2015 Suspension 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE) AT 80,707 MILES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCURATELY RESPOND TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WA...

Dec 9, 2015 Wheels 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE) AT 80,707 MILES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCURATELY RESPOND TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WA...

Dec 9, 2015 Suspension 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE) AT 80,707 MILES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCURATELY RESPOND TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WA...

Dec 9, 2015 Wheels 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE) AT 80,707 MILES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCURATELY RESPOND TO THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHERE IT WA...

Dec 8, 2015 Suspension 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE AS THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM AN...

Dec 8, 2015 Structure 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE AS THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM AN...

Dec 8, 2015 Suspension 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE AS THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM AN...

Dec 8, 2015 Structure 177,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE AS THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM AN...

Dec 3, 2015 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB FRAME HAD FAILED DUE TO RUST AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 3, 2015 Structure 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB FRAME HAD FAILED DUE TO RUST AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 1, 2015 Power Train 230,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE SHIFTING GEARS FROM DRIVE TO PARK, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY ENGAGING THE HAND BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT GEAR STICK DISEN...

Dec 1, 2015 Power Train 230,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE SHIFTING GEARS FROM DRIVE TO PARK, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY ENGAGING THE HAND BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT GEAR STICK DISEN...

Nov 12, 2015 Engine 116,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN FEB. 2015. SINCE THEN OFTEN WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK IT REVS, THE RPMS RANGE FROM 1500-3000. I READ THAT A RECALL WAS DECLARED IN DECEMBER OF 2004. MY CAR IDLES AT A HIGH RANGE.

Nov 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN FEB. 2015. SINCE THEN OFTEN WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK IT REVS, THE RPMS RANGE FROM 1500-3000. I READ THAT A RECALL WAS DECLARED IN DECEMBER OF 2004. MY CAR IDLES AT A HIGH RANGE.

Nov 12, 2015 Engine 116,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN FEB. 2015. SINCE THEN OFTEN WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK IT REVS, THE RPMS RANGE FROM 1500-3000. I READ THAT A RECALL WAS DECLARED IN DECEMBER OF 2004. MY CAR IDLES AT A HIGH RANGE.

Nov 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 116,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN FEB. 2015. SINCE THEN OFTEN WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK IT REVS, THE RPMS RANGE FROM 1500-3000. I READ THAT A RECALL WAS DECLARED IN DECEMBER OF 2004. MY CAR IDLES AT A HIGH RANGE.

Oct 24, 2015 Air Bags 119,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY CAR ON SEPT 28, 2015. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. AT FIRST IT WOULD COME ON WHEN I START THE CAR AND SHUT OFF. NOW IT BLINKS THEN STAYS ON. I AM WORRIED THAT IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT MY AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE READ A LOT OF REVIEWS ABOUT THIS AND IT SEEMS TO BE A...

Oct 24, 2015 Air Bags 119,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY CAR ON SEPT 28, 2015. THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. AT FIRST IT WOULD COME ON WHEN I START THE CAR AND SHUT OFF. NOW IT BLINKS THEN STAYS ON. I AM WORRIED THAT IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT MY AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE READ A LOT OF REVIEWS ABOUT THIS AND IT SEEMS TO BE A...

Oct 20, 2015 Steering 228,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE UPON MAKING A TURN. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED, BUT THE WHEELS REMAINED STRAIGHT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE), BUT TH...

Oct 20, 2015 Structure 228,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE UPON MAKING A TURN. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED, BUT THE WHEELS REMAINED STRAIGHT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE), BUT TH...

Oct 20, 2015 Steering 228,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE UPON MAKING A TURN. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED, BUT THE WHEELS REMAINED STRAIGHT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE), BUT TH...

Oct 20, 2015 Structure 228,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE UPON MAKING A TURN. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED, BUT THE WHEELS REMAINED STRAIGHT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE), BUT TH...

Oct 19, 2015 Steering

I WAS MAKING A RIDE AN MAPLE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR A SORT OF POPPING NOISE ALMOST LIKE A FLAT TIRE. THATS WHAT I THOUGHT IT WAS SO I KEPT DRIVE TO WHERE I LIVE.ON THE WAY HOME ALL I HEARD WAS A SCREECHING. WHEN I GOT HOME HOME I CHECK AND THE SUSPENSION HAD SNAPPED BECAUSE OF RUSTING

Oct 19, 2015 Suspension

I WAS MAKING A RIDE AN MAPLE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR A SORT OF POPPING NOISE ALMOST LIKE A FLAT TIRE. THATS WHAT I THOUGHT IT WAS SO I KEPT DRIVE TO WHERE I LIVE.ON THE WAY HOME ALL I HEARD WAS A SCREECHING. WHEN I GOT HOME HOME I CHECK AND THE SUSPENSION HAD SNAPPED BECAUSE OF RUSTING

Oct 19, 2015 Unknown Or Other

I WAS MAKING A RIDE AN MAPLE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR A SORT OF POPPING NOISE ALMOST LIKE A FLAT TIRE. THATS WHAT I THOUGHT IT WAS SO I KEPT DRIVE TO WHERE I LIVE.ON THE WAY HOME ALL I HEARD WAS A SCREECHING. WHEN I GOT HOME HOME I CHECK AND THE SUSPENSION HAD SNAPPED BECAUSE OF RUSTING

Oct 19, 2015 Service Brakes Fire 151,703 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE DETAILS OF THE FIRE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE), 12V353000 (ENGINE AND E...

Oct 19, 2015 Engine Fire 151,703 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE DETAILS OF THE FIRE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE), 12V353000 (ENGINE AND E...

Oct 19, 2015 Steering

I WAS MAKING A RIDE AN MAPLE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR A SORT OF POPPING NOISE ALMOST LIKE A FLAT TIRE. THATS WHAT I THOUGHT IT WAS SO I KEPT DRIVE TO WHERE I LIVE.ON THE WAY HOME ALL I HEARD WAS A SCREECHING. WHEN I GOT HOME HOME I CHECK AND THE SUSPENSION HAD SNAPPED BECAUSE OF RUSTING

Oct 19, 2015 Suspension

I WAS MAKING A RIDE AN MAPLE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR A SORT OF POPPING NOISE ALMOST LIKE A FLAT TIRE. THATS WHAT I THOUGHT IT WAS SO I KEPT DRIVE TO WHERE I LIVE.ON THE WAY HOME ALL I HEARD WAS A SCREECHING. WHEN I GOT HOME HOME I CHECK AND THE SUSPENSION HAD SNAPPED BECAUSE OF RUSTING

Oct 19, 2015 Unknown Or Other

I WAS MAKING A RIDE AN MAPLE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR A SORT OF POPPING NOISE ALMOST LIKE A FLAT TIRE. THATS WHAT I THOUGHT IT WAS SO I KEPT DRIVE TO WHERE I LIVE.ON THE WAY HOME ALL I HEARD WAS A SCREECHING. WHEN I GOT HOME HOME I CHECK AND THE SUSPENSION HAD SNAPPED BECAUSE OF RUSTING

Oct 19, 2015 Service Brakes Fire 151,703 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE DETAILS OF THE FIRE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE), 12V353000 (ENGINE AND E...

Oct 19, 2015 Engine Fire 151,703 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE DETAILS OF THE FIRE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE), 12V353000 (ENGINE AND E...

Oct 14, 2015 Structure 130,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND IS STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION. UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE OR THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED IN THE PAST SINCE I NOTICED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS SAME PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET ...

Oct 14, 2015 Structure 130,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND IS STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION. UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE OR THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED IN THE PAST SINCE I NOTICED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS SAME PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET ...

Oct 11, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 118,000 mi

MY CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVING VERY BADLY HED MANY REPAIRS DONE TO NO AVAIL 118,000 MILES HAVE A DISABLED HUSBAND CAR IS UNRIEABLEDRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND LOCAL STREETS TO GET HOME.

Oct 11, 2015 Power Train 118,000 mi

MY CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVING VERY BADLY HED MANY REPAIRS DONE TO NO AVAIL 118,000 MILES HAVE A DISABLED HUSBAND CAR IS UNRIEABLEDRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND LOCAL STREETS TO GET HOME.

Oct 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other 118,000 mi

MY CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVING VERY BADLY HED MANY REPAIRS DONE TO NO AVAIL 118,000 MILES HAVE A DISABLED HUSBAND CAR IS UNRIEABLEDRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND LOCAL STREETS TO GET HOME.

Oct 11, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 118,000 mi

MY CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVING VERY BADLY HED MANY REPAIRS DONE TO NO AVAIL 118,000 MILES HAVE A DISABLED HUSBAND CAR IS UNRIEABLEDRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND LOCAL STREETS TO GET HOME.

Oct 11, 2015 Power Train 118,000 mi

MY CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVING VERY BADLY HED MANY REPAIRS DONE TO NO AVAIL 118,000 MILES HAVE A DISABLED HUSBAND CAR IS UNRIEABLEDRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND LOCAL STREETS TO GET HOME.

Oct 11, 2015 Unknown Or Other 118,000 mi

MY CAR JERKS WHEN DRIVING VERY BADLY HED MANY REPAIRS DONE TO NO AVAIL 118,000 MILES HAVE A DISABLED HUSBAND CAR IS UNRIEABLEDRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND LOCAL STREETS TO GET HOME.

Sep 14, 2015 Structure 66,946 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CROSS BAR REINFORCEMENT WAS INSTALLED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMA...

Sep 14, 2015 Structure 66,946 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CROSS BAR REINFORCEMENT WAS INSTALLED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMA...

Aug 13, 2015 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD AND ALL STEERING CAPABILITY WAS LOST. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE DETACHED AND THE VEHICLE DRAGGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IN...

Aug 13, 2015 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD AND ALL STEERING CAPABILITY WAS LOST. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE DETACHED AND THE VEHICLE DRAGGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IN...

Aug 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AND PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT LEG AN...

Aug 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AND PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT LEG AN...

Aug 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 123,000 mi

THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP RUSTED THROUGH AND BEGAN DRAGGING ON THE HIGHWAY SENDING UP A SHOWER OF SPARKS. UPON INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THE METAL SHIELD AROUND THE TANK DISINTEGRATED INTO RUST FLAKES, AND THE SHIELD WHERE IT PASSES OVER THE DRIVESHAFT HAD FALLEN AND WAS RUBBING ON THE MOVING DRIVES...

Aug 3, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 123,000 mi

THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP RUSTED THROUGH AND BEGAN DRAGGING ON THE HIGHWAY SENDING UP A SHOWER OF SPARKS. UPON INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THE METAL SHIELD AROUND THE TANK DISINTEGRATED INTO RUST FLAKES, AND THE SHIELD WHERE IT PASSES OVER THE DRIVESHAFT HAD FALLEN AND WAS RUBBING ON THE MOVING DRIVES...

Jul 31, 2015 Structure 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A STRANGE NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME FRACTURED DUE TO SEVERE RUS...

Jul 31, 2015 Structure 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A STRANGE NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME FRACTURED DUE TO SEVERE RUS...

Jul 21, 2015 Steering Crash 127,000 mi

ON JULY 18, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:30 PM I WAS DRIVING UP BEAR CREEK MOUNTAIN AND HEARD A LOUD POP THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING BEFORE I FINALLY GOT IT TO STOP. I SLIDE ABOUT 50 FEET AND IF I'D SLIDE ABOUT 3 MORE FEET I WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THE SUB FRAME HAD SNAPPED IN...

Jul 21, 2015 Suspension Crash 127,000 mi

ON JULY 18, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:30 PM I WAS DRIVING UP BEAR CREEK MOUNTAIN AND HEARD A LOUD POP THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING BEFORE I FINALLY GOT IT TO STOP. I SLIDE ABOUT 50 FEET AND IF I'D SLIDE ABOUT 3 MORE FEET I WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THE SUB FRAME HAD SNAPPED IN...

Jul 21, 2015 Wheels Crash 127,000 mi

ON JULY 18, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:30 PM I WAS DRIVING UP BEAR CREEK MOUNTAIN AND HEARD A LOUD POP THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING BEFORE I FINALLY GOT IT TO STOP. I SLIDE ABOUT 50 FEET AND IF I'D SLIDE ABOUT 3 MORE FEET I WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THE SUB FRAME HAD SNAPPED IN...

Jul 21, 2015 Steering Crash 127,000 mi

ON JULY 18, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:30 PM I WAS DRIVING UP BEAR CREEK MOUNTAIN AND HEARD A LOUD POP THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING BEFORE I FINALLY GOT IT TO STOP. I SLIDE ABOUT 50 FEET AND IF I'D SLIDE ABOUT 3 MORE FEET I WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THE SUB FRAME HAD SNAPPED IN...

Jul 21, 2015 Suspension Crash 127,000 mi

ON JULY 18, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:30 PM I WAS DRIVING UP BEAR CREEK MOUNTAIN AND HEARD A LOUD POP THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING BEFORE I FINALLY GOT IT TO STOP. I SLIDE ABOUT 50 FEET AND IF I'D SLIDE ABOUT 3 MORE FEET I WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THE SUB FRAME HAD SNAPPED IN...

Jul 21, 2015 Wheels Crash 127,000 mi

ON JULY 18, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:30 PM I WAS DRIVING UP BEAR CREEK MOUNTAIN AND HEARD A LOUD POP THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED SLIDING BEFORE I FINALLY GOT IT TO STOP. I SLIDE ABOUT 50 FEET AND IF I'D SLIDE ABOUT 3 MORE FEET I WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN. THE SUB FRAME HAD SNAPPED IN...

Jul 4, 2015 Air Bags 190,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF THE ABS WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATED. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE LATEST RECALL FIXED REGARDING THE RESERVOIR CAP. FORD COULDN'T GET THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO TURN OFF...SO, HENCE THE LIGHT STILL INTERMIDANTLY COMES ON AND OFF. ALSO, THE OIL PRES...

Jul 4, 2015 Service Brakes 190,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF THE ABS WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATED. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE LATEST RECALL FIXED REGARDING THE RESERVOIR CAP. FORD COULDN'T GET THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO TURN OFF...SO, HENCE THE LIGHT STILL INTERMIDANTLY COMES ON AND OFF. ALSO, THE OIL PRES...

Jul 4, 2015 Electrical System 190,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF THE ABS WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATED. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE LATEST RECALL FIXED REGARDING THE RESERVOIR CAP. FORD COULDN'T GET THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO TURN OFF...SO, HENCE THE LIGHT STILL INTERMIDANTLY COMES ON AND OFF. ALSO, THE OIL PRES...

Jul 4, 2015 Air Bags 190,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF THE ABS WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATED. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE LATEST RECALL FIXED REGARDING THE RESERVOIR CAP. FORD COULDN'T GET THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO TURN OFF...SO, HENCE THE LIGHT STILL INTERMIDANTLY COMES ON AND OFF. ALSO, THE OIL PRES...

Jul 4, 2015 Service Brakes 190,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF THE ABS WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATED. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE LATEST RECALL FIXED REGARDING THE RESERVOIR CAP. FORD COULDN'T GET THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO TURN OFF...SO, HENCE THE LIGHT STILL INTERMIDANTLY COMES ON AND OFF. ALSO, THE OIL PRES...

Jul 4, 2015 Electrical System 190,000 mi

FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF THE ABS WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ILLUMINATED. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE LATEST RECALL FIXED REGARDING THE RESERVOIR CAP. FORD COULDN'T GET THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO TURN OFF...SO, HENCE THE LIGHT STILL INTERMIDANTLY COMES ON AND OFF. ALSO, THE OIL PRES...

Jun 24, 2015 Structure 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE WHEEL BEARING COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE WHEEL DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT CORROSION FROM THE SUB...

Jun 24, 2015 Suspension 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE WHEEL BEARING COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE WHEEL DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT CORROSION FROM THE SUB...

Jun 24, 2015 Suspension 190 mi

DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH HEAR A LOUD CLUNCK LOST CONTROLL OF VEHICLE BREAK PEDLE TO THE FLOOR TRUCK STILL MOVING HAD TO USE ER BRAKE TO STOP. GOT OUT PASSANGER FRONT TIRE WAS TURNED COMPLETLY DIFF WAY, THE BALL BEARER WAS DETACHED, THIS COULD HAVE KILLED ME IF I WAS ON FREEWAY! CALLED FORD THEY CONTINUED...

Jun 24, 2015 Wheels 190 mi

DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH HEAR A LOUD CLUNCK LOST CONTROLL OF VEHICLE BREAK PEDLE TO THE FLOOR TRUCK STILL MOVING HAD TO USE ER BRAKE TO STOP. GOT OUT PASSANGER FRONT TIRE WAS TURNED COMPLETLY DIFF WAY, THE BALL BEARER WAS DETACHED, THIS COULD HAVE KILLED ME IF I WAS ON FREEWAY! CALLED FORD THEY CONTINUED...

Jun 24, 2015 Steering 190 mi

DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH HEAR A LOUD CLUNCK LOST CONTROLL OF VEHICLE BREAK PEDLE TO THE FLOOR TRUCK STILL MOVING HAD TO USE ER BRAKE TO STOP. GOT OUT PASSANGER FRONT TIRE WAS TURNED COMPLETLY DIFF WAY, THE BALL BEARER WAS DETACHED, THIS COULD HAVE KILLED ME IF I WAS ON FREEWAY! CALLED FORD THEY CONTINUED...

Jun 24, 2015 Air Bags 135,000 mi

THE AIR BAG READINESS SYSTEM ON THE CAR IS TROUBLING. THE RED LIGHT INDICATOR ON THE DASH EITHER FLASHES, OR REMAINS ON. THE MANUAL SAYS THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE SERVICED IMMEDIATELY. I CALLED A LOCAL FORD DEALER IN MY TOWN AND THEY SAY THEY WON'T PAY FOR IT. HAVE THERE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEH...

Jun 24, 2015 Structure 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE WHEEL BEARING COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE WHEEL DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT CORROSION FROM THE SUB...

Jun 24, 2015 Suspension 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE WHEEL BEARING COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE WHEEL DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT CORROSION FROM THE SUB...

Jun 24, 2015 Suspension 190 mi

DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH HEAR A LOUD CLUNCK LOST CONTROLL OF VEHICLE BREAK PEDLE TO THE FLOOR TRUCK STILL MOVING HAD TO USE ER BRAKE TO STOP. GOT OUT PASSANGER FRONT TIRE WAS TURNED COMPLETLY DIFF WAY, THE BALL BEARER WAS DETACHED, THIS COULD HAVE KILLED ME IF I WAS ON FREEWAY! CALLED FORD THEY CONTINUED...

Jun 24, 2015 Wheels 190 mi

DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH HEAR A LOUD CLUNCK LOST CONTROLL OF VEHICLE BREAK PEDLE TO THE FLOOR TRUCK STILL MOVING HAD TO USE ER BRAKE TO STOP. GOT OUT PASSANGER FRONT TIRE WAS TURNED COMPLETLY DIFF WAY, THE BALL BEARER WAS DETACHED, THIS COULD HAVE KILLED ME IF I WAS ON FREEWAY! CALLED FORD THEY CONTINUED...

Jun 24, 2015 Steering 190 mi

DRIVING ABOUT 25MPH HEAR A LOUD CLUNCK LOST CONTROLL OF VEHICLE BREAK PEDLE TO THE FLOOR TRUCK STILL MOVING HAD TO USE ER BRAKE TO STOP. GOT OUT PASSANGER FRONT TIRE WAS TURNED COMPLETLY DIFF WAY, THE BALL BEARER WAS DETACHED, THIS COULD HAVE KILLED ME IF I WAS ON FREEWAY! CALLED FORD THEY CONTINUED...

Jun 24, 2015 Air Bags 135,000 mi

THE AIR BAG READINESS SYSTEM ON THE CAR IS TROUBLING. THE RED LIGHT INDICATOR ON THE DASH EITHER FLASHES, OR REMAINS ON. THE MANUAL SAYS THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE SERVICED IMMEDIATELY. I CALLED A LOCAL FORD DEALER IN MY TOWN AND THEY SAY THEY WON'T PAY FOR IT. HAVE THERE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEH...

May 26, 2015 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGN...

May 26, 2015 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGN...

May 26, 2015 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGN...

May 26, 2015 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGN...

May 26, 2015 Steering 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGN...

May 26, 2015 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGN...

May 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2002 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED, HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HI, BECAUSE HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, THE CRASH WAS NOT AS VIOLENT AS IT COULD HAVE ...

May 6, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2002 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED, HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HI, BECAUSE HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, THE CRASH WAS NOT AS VIOLENT AS IT COULD HAVE ...

May 4, 2015 Structure 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE UNDERBODY FRAMING AND THE CROSS MEMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INSTALLED A NEWLY DESIGNED REINFOR...

May 4, 2015 Structure 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE UNDERBODY FRAMING AND THE CROSS MEMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INSTALLED A NEWLY DESIGNED REINFOR...

Apr 20, 2015 Structure 184,022 mi

RECEIVED NOTICE IN MAIL MY FORD WAS RECALLED DUE TO CORROSION RELATED SEPARATION OF FORWARD ATTACHMENT OF LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM SUBFRAME. THIS WAS FIX WITH JUST REINFORCED CROSSBAR...AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC JUST RECENTLY CHECK MY VEH DUE TO STEERING AND FRONT END ISSUE I HAVE BEEN HAVING AND DISCOV...

Apr 20, 2015 Structure 184,022 mi

RECEIVED NOTICE IN MAIL MY FORD WAS RECALLED DUE TO CORROSION RELATED SEPARATION OF FORWARD ATTACHMENT OF LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM SUBFRAME. THIS WAS FIX WITH JUST REINFORCED CROSSBAR...AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC JUST RECENTLY CHECK MY VEH DUE TO STEERING AND FRONT END ISSUE I HAVE BEEN HAVING AND DISCOV...

Apr 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 204,176 mi

ON 4/10/2014, I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR SHOWED NO SIGNS OF SLOWING...AS IF I WAS STILL ACCELERATING. I HAD TO USE THE BRAKE TO MAKE THE CAR SLOW DOWN. ON 4/12/2015, I WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND LET MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL TO COAST...

Apr 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 204,176 mi

ON 4/10/2014, I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR SHOWED NO SIGNS OF SLOWING...AS IF I WAS STILL ACCELERATING. I HAD TO USE THE BRAKE TO MAKE THE CAR SLOW DOWN. ON 4/12/2015, I WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND LET MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL TO COAST...

Apr 12, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 204,176 mi

ON 4/10/2014, I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR SHOWED NO SIGNS OF SLOWING...AS IF I WAS STILL ACCELERATING. I HAD TO USE THE BRAKE TO MAKE THE CAR SLOW DOWN. ON 4/12/2015, I WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND LET MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL TO COAST...

Apr 12, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 204,176 mi

ON 4/10/2014, I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT WHEN I LET MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR SHOWED NO SIGNS OF SLOWING...AS IF I WAS STILL ACCELERATING. I HAD TO USE THE BRAKE TO MAKE THE CAR SLOW DOWN. ON 4/12/2015, I WAS PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND LET MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL TO COAST...

Apr 8, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 215,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR CABLE APPEARS TO HAVE GONE OUT. THE GAS PEDAL GOES DIRECTLY TO THE FLOOR AND THE ENGINE IS AT 6RPM'S. CALLED FORD AND EVEN THOUGH THEY HAD NEARLY 500K CARS RECALLED DURING THE EXACT YEAR MY CAR WAS BUILT THEY WILL NOT CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. IN THE MEANTIME MY TWO CHILDREN WE...

Apr 8, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 215,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR CABLE APPEARS TO HAVE GONE OUT. THE GAS PEDAL GOES DIRECTLY TO THE FLOOR AND THE ENGINE IS AT 6RPM'S. CALLED FORD AND EVEN THOUGH THEY HAD NEARLY 500K CARS RECALLED DURING THE EXACT YEAR MY CAR WAS BUILT THEY WILL NOT CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. IN THE MEANTIME MY TWO CHILDREN WE...

Apr 2, 2015 Electrical System Fire 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WALKED OUTSIDE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE ENGINE WAS NOT TURNED ON AND THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Apr 2, 2015 Electrical System Fire 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WALKED OUTSIDE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE ENGINE WAS NOT TURNED ON AND THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mar 30, 2015 Structure 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE DEALER WAS TO INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED REINFORCEMENT CROSS-BRACE FOR THE UNINTENDED DETACHMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. A SHORT TIME AFTER THE R...

Mar 30, 2015 Suspension 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE DEALER WAS TO INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED REINFORCEMENT CROSS-BRACE FOR THE UNINTENDED DETACHMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. A SHORT TIME AFTER THE R...

Mar 30, 2015 Structure 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE DEALER WAS TO INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED REINFORCEMENT CROSS-BRACE FOR THE UNINTENDED DETACHMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. A SHORT TIME AFTER THE R...

Mar 30, 2015 Suspension 152,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE DEALER WAS TO INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED REINFORCEMENT CROSS-BRACE FOR THE UNINTENDED DETACHMENT OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. A SHORT TIME AFTER THE R...

Mar 27, 2015 Steering 105,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS BEEN TO MULTIPLE DEALER SERVICE CENTERS AND MECHANICS TO TRY TO PINPOINT A BANGING NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS OR POTHOLES AT LOWER SPEEDS. TO DATE I HAVE HAD TIE RODS, SWAY BARS, SWAY BAR LINKS, BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND ALL BODY MOUNTS...

Mar 27, 2015 Suspension 105,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS BEEN TO MULTIPLE DEALER SERVICE CENTERS AND MECHANICS TO TRY TO PINPOINT A BANGING NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS OR POTHOLES AT LOWER SPEEDS. TO DATE I HAVE HAD TIE RODS, SWAY BARS, SWAY BAR LINKS, BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND ALL BODY MOUNTS...

Mar 27, 2015 Steering 105,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS BEEN TO MULTIPLE DEALER SERVICE CENTERS AND MECHANICS TO TRY TO PINPOINT A BANGING NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS OR POTHOLES AT LOWER SPEEDS. TO DATE I HAVE HAD TIE RODS, SWAY BARS, SWAY BAR LINKS, BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND ALL BODY MOUNTS...

Mar 27, 2015 Suspension 105,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS BEEN TO MULTIPLE DEALER SERVICE CENTERS AND MECHANICS TO TRY TO PINPOINT A BANGING NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS OR POTHOLES AT LOWER SPEEDS. TO DATE I HAVE HAD TIE RODS, SWAY BARS, SWAY BAR LINKS, BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND ALL BODY MOUNTS...

Mar 23, 2015 Engine 132,337 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE ABS AND THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE OVER ...

Mar 23, 2015 Exterior Lighting 132,337 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE ABS AND THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE OVER ...

Mar 23, 2015 Engine 132,337 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE ABS AND THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE OVER ...

Mar 23, 2015 Exterior Lighting 132,337 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE ABS AND THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE OVER ...

Mar 22, 2015 Steering 77,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN A BUSY HIGHWAY, OUR ESCAPE HAD THE CONTROL ARM DETACH FROM THE SUB FRAME. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD US THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL BY FORD BECAUSE IT HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED. DESPITE THAT THE DAMAGED AREA OF THE CAR BEING WHAT IS RECALLED IN 14V165000....

Mar 22, 2015 Suspension 77,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN A BUSY HIGHWAY, OUR ESCAPE HAD THE CONTROL ARM DETACH FROM THE SUB FRAME. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD US THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL BY FORD BECAUSE IT HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED. DESPITE THAT THE DAMAGED AREA OF THE CAR BEING WHAT IS RECALLED IN 14V165000....

Mar 22, 2015 Steering 77,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN A BUSY HIGHWAY, OUR ESCAPE HAD THE CONTROL ARM DETACH FROM THE SUB FRAME. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD US THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL BY FORD BECAUSE IT HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED. DESPITE THAT THE DAMAGED AREA OF THE CAR BEING WHAT IS RECALLED IN 14V165000....

Mar 22, 2015 Suspension 77,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN A BUSY HIGHWAY, OUR ESCAPE HAD THE CONTROL ARM DETACH FROM THE SUB FRAME. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD US THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL BY FORD BECAUSE IT HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED. DESPITE THAT THE DAMAGED AREA OF THE CAR BEING WHAT IS RECALLED IN 14V165000....

Feb 26, 2015 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 209,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE ABS A...

Feb 26, 2015 Service Brakes 209,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE ABS A...

Feb 26, 2015 Air Bags Crash 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO ICE AND GRAVEL ON THE HIGHWAY. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BRUISED HEAD AND FRACTURED THUMB THAT ...

Feb 26, 2015 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 209,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE ABS A...

Feb 26, 2015 Service Brakes 209,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE ABS A...

Feb 26, 2015 Air Bags Crash 131,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO ICE AND GRAVEL ON THE HIGHWAY. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BRUISED HEAD AND FRACTURED THUMB THAT ...

Feb 25, 2015 Structure

2002 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND LARGE CRACK IN THE ENGINE CRADLE/ SUBFRAME. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WENT TO THE LEFT APPROXIMATELY 15 DEGREES WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD. THE SENT IN RECALL NOTICE # 14V165000. ACCORDING TO FORD, THE...

Feb 25, 2015 Structure

2002 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND LARGE CRACK IN THE ENGINE CRADLE/ SUBFRAME. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WENT TO THE LEFT APPROXIMATELY 15 DEGREES WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD. THE SENT IN RECALL NOTICE # 14V165000. ACCORDING TO FORD, THE...

Feb 23, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 296,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY FORD ESCAPE 2002 OUT OF TOWN, I NOTICED MY CAR PULLING AWAY FROM ME. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE THROTTLE AND NOTICED THE THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING. I KNEW A STOP SIGN AND A HIGHWAY WAS UP AHEAD, AFTER BLOWING THREW THE STOP SIGN ONLY BEING ABLE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN TO 20 WITH THE BRAKES,...

Feb 23, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 296,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY FORD ESCAPE 2002 OUT OF TOWN, I NOTICED MY CAR PULLING AWAY FROM ME. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE THROTTLE AND NOTICED THE THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING. I KNEW A STOP SIGN AND A HIGHWAY WAS UP AHEAD, AFTER BLOWING THREW THE STOP SIGN ONLY BEING ABLE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN TO 20 WITH THE BRAKES,...

Feb 10, 2015 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET. APPLIED THE BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CAR ROLLED TO A STOP WITH LIMITED BRAKING. PLACED INTO PARK AND HAD PASSENGER PUMP BRAKES. FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE HOSE ADJACENT TO THE CALIPER HAD RUPTURED. SAW ONLINE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM W...

Feb 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TOWARDS A CROSSING AND THE LIGHT WAS RED. I TRIED TO STOP, BUT INSTEAD IT ACCELERATED ON APPLYING THE BRAKES AND T-BONED A CAR ON THE CROSSING. THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR WERE SERVICED A FEW TIMES IN THE PAST AND THE COMPLETE HISTORY IS AVAILABLE AT THE DEALER....UPDATED 04/02/15 *BF

Feb 10, 2015 Service Brakes 130,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET. APPLIED THE BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CAR ROLLED TO A STOP WITH LIMITED BRAKING. PLACED INTO PARK AND HAD PASSENGER PUMP BRAKES. FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE HOSE ADJACENT TO THE CALIPER HAD RUPTURED. SAW ONLINE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM W...

Feb 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TOWARDS A CROSSING AND THE LIGHT WAS RED. I TRIED TO STOP, BUT INSTEAD IT ACCELERATED ON APPLYING THE BRAKES AND T-BONED A CAR ON THE CROSSING. THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR WERE SERVICED A FEW TIMES IN THE PAST AND THE COMPLETE HISTORY IS AVAILABLE AT THE DEALER....UPDATED 04/02/15 *BF

Feb 4, 2015 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARM SEIZED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CROSS MEM...

Feb 4, 2015 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARM SEIZED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CROSS MEM...

Feb 1, 2015 Suspension 105,300 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, I NOTICED THE VEHICLE'S STEERING SEEMED LOOSE & THERE WAS A CREAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AS I DROVE DOWN THE ROAD, AND CREAKING NOISE INCREASED. I DROVE DIRECTLY TO DEALER WHERE I'D HAD THE WORK FOR RECALL 14V165000 COM...

Feb 1, 2015 Structure 105,300 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, I NOTICED THE VEHICLE'S STEERING SEEMED LOOSE & THERE WAS A CREAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AS I DROVE DOWN THE ROAD, AND CREAKING NOISE INCREASED. I DROVE DIRECTLY TO DEALER WHERE I'D HAD THE WORK FOR RECALL 14V165000 COM...

Feb 1, 2015 Suspension 105,300 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, I NOTICED THE VEHICLE'S STEERING SEEMED LOOSE & THERE WAS A CREAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AS I DROVE DOWN THE ROAD, AND CREAKING NOISE INCREASED. I DROVE DIRECTLY TO DEALER WHERE I'D HAD THE WORK FOR RECALL 14V165000 COM...

Feb 1, 2015 Structure 105,300 mi

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, I NOTICED THE VEHICLE'S STEERING SEEMED LOOSE & THERE WAS A CREAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AS I DROVE DOWN THE ROAD, AND CREAKING NOISE INCREASED. I DROVE DIRECTLY TO DEALER WHERE I'D HAD THE WORK FOR RECALL 14V165000 COM...

Jan 28, 2015 Service Brakes Fire 196,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHICH WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECH...

Jan 28, 2015 Service Brakes Fire 196,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHICH WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECH...

Dec 17, 2014 Structure 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CROSS-BRACE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE) BUT THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANI...

Dec 17, 2014 Structure 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CROSS-BRACE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE) BUT THE RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANI...

Dec 15, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE REAR DOOR LATCH. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER AND COMPLAINED ABOUT MY MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING, THEY TOLD ME THAT RECALL WAS ALREADY PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE IN 2012. I WANTED TO KNOW WHY WOULD MY MASTER CYLINDER BE LEAKING AGAIN TWO YEARS LATER? I WOND...

Dec 15, 2014 Service Brakes

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE REAR DOOR LATCH. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER AND COMPLAINED ABOUT MY MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING, THEY TOLD ME THAT RECALL WAS ALREADY PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE IN 2012. I WANTED TO KNOW WHY WOULD MY MASTER CYLINDER BE LEAKING AGAIN TWO YEARS LATER? I WOND...

Dec 15, 2014 Latches/locks/linkages

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE REAR DOOR LATCH. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER AND COMPLAINED ABOUT MY MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING, THEY TOLD ME THAT RECALL WAS ALREADY PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE IN 2012. I WANTED TO KNOW WHY WOULD MY MASTER CYLINDER BE LEAKING AGAIN TWO YEARS LATER? I WOND...

Dec 15, 2014 Service Brakes

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE REAR DOOR LATCH. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER AND COMPLAINED ABOUT MY MASTER CYLINDER LEAKING, THEY TOLD ME THAT RECALL WAS ALREADY PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE IN 2012. I WANTED TO KNOW WHY WOULD MY MASTER CYLINDER BE LEAKING AGAIN TWO YEARS LATER? I WOND...

Nov 21, 2014 Engine Fire 172,000 mi

NEIGHBOR WOKE ME SAYING MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. CAR WASN'T ON, THE KEY WAS NOT IN, AND IT HAD SAT OVERNIGHT. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE PUT OUT. CAR IS TOTALED BECAUSE THE FIREMEN HAD TO BREAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ENGINE AREA BURNED WITH NOTHING BUT METAL VISIBLE AND A MELTED BATTERY. I HAV...

Nov 21, 2014 Service Brakes Fire 172,000 mi

NEIGHBOR WOKE ME SAYING MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. CAR WASN'T ON, THE KEY WAS NOT IN, AND IT HAD SAT OVERNIGHT. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE PUT OUT. CAR IS TOTALED BECAUSE THE FIREMEN HAD TO BREAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ENGINE AREA BURNED WITH NOTHING BUT METAL VISIBLE AND A MELTED BATTERY. I HAV...

Nov 21, 2014 Electrical System Fire 172,000 mi

NEIGHBOR WOKE ME SAYING MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. CAR WASN'T ON, THE KEY WAS NOT IN, AND IT HAD SAT OVERNIGHT. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE PUT OUT. CAR IS TOTALED BECAUSE THE FIREMEN HAD TO BREAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ENGINE AREA BURNED WITH NOTHING BUT METAL VISIBLE AND A MELTED BATTERY. I HAV...

Nov 21, 2014 Engine Fire 172,000 mi

NEIGHBOR WOKE ME SAYING MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. CAR WASN'T ON, THE KEY WAS NOT IN, AND IT HAD SAT OVERNIGHT. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE PUT OUT. CAR IS TOTALED BECAUSE THE FIREMEN HAD TO BREAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ENGINE AREA BURNED WITH NOTHING BUT METAL VISIBLE AND A MELTED BATTERY. I HAV...

Nov 21, 2014 Service Brakes Fire 172,000 mi

NEIGHBOR WOKE ME SAYING MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. CAR WASN'T ON, THE KEY WAS NOT IN, AND IT HAD SAT OVERNIGHT. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE PUT OUT. CAR IS TOTALED BECAUSE THE FIREMEN HAD TO BREAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ENGINE AREA BURNED WITH NOTHING BUT METAL VISIBLE AND A MELTED BATTERY. I HAV...

Nov 21, 2014 Electrical System Fire 172,000 mi

NEIGHBOR WOKE ME SAYING MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. CAR WASN'T ON, THE KEY WAS NOT IN, AND IT HAD SAT OVERNIGHT. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE PUT OUT. CAR IS TOTALED BECAUSE THE FIREMEN HAD TO BREAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ENGINE AREA BURNED WITH NOTHING BUT METAL VISIBLE AND A MELTED BATTERY. I HAV...

Nov 14, 2014 Suspension 139,145 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED AND THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON THE FRONT END OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND THE SUBFRAME. ALSO, THE SUBFRAME WAS R...

Nov 14, 2014 Structure 139,145 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED AND THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON THE FRONT END OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND THE SUBFRAME. ALSO, THE SUBFRAME WAS R...

Nov 14, 2014 Suspension 139,145 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED AND THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON THE FRONT END OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND THE SUBFRAME. ALSO, THE SUBFRAME WAS R...

Nov 14, 2014 Structure 139,145 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED AND THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON THE FRONT END OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND THE SUBFRAME. ALSO, THE SUBFRAME WAS R...

Oct 3, 2014 Electrical System 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED FIFTEEN TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAIL...

Oct 3, 2014 Electrical System 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED FIFTEEN TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAIL...

Oct 2, 2014 Structure 100,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY TURNED APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED THE LOWER...

Oct 2, 2014 Suspension 100,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY TURNED APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED THE LOWER...

Oct 2, 2014 Structure 100,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY TURNED APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED THE LOWER...

Oct 2, 2014 Suspension 100,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY TURNED APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGREES TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUBFRAME WAS RUSTED AND CORRODED, WHICH CAUSED THE LOWER...

Sep 22, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 131,000 mi

VINYL DOOR PANEL OF FRONT PASSENGER DOOR PEALED OFF. *TR

Sep 22, 2014 Structure 131,000 mi

VINYL DOOR PANEL OF FRONT PASSENGER DOOR PEALED OFF. *TR

Sep 22, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 131,000 mi

VINYL DOOR PANEL OF FRONT PASSENGER DOOR PEALED OFF. *TR

Sep 22, 2014 Structure 131,000 mi

VINYL DOOR PANEL OF FRONT PASSENGER DOOR PEALED OFF. *TR

Sep 17, 2014 Air Bags

THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG IS FAULTY CAUSING THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT TO COME ON OCCASIONALLY INDICATING THAT THE CONNECTIONS ARE LOSE. THIS HAPPENS ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY FORD OWNERS. THE DE...

Sep 17, 2014 Air Bags

THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG IS FAULTY CAUSING THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT TO COME ON OCCASIONALLY INDICATING THAT THE CONNECTIONS ARE LOSE. THIS HAPPENS ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY FORD OWNERS. THE DE...

Sep 12, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 147,000 mi

FUEL TANK STRAP HAS CORRODED AND BROKEN AND THE FUEL TANK COULD FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND RESULT IN A FUEL SPILL AND/OR FIRE. THERE IS ALSO A RUST HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK METAL PROTECTIVE COVER THE SIZE OF MY HAND AND THE FUEL CELL IS EXPOSED. HAVE NOTIFIED FORD AND THEY DECLINED TO REMEDY THE PROBL...

Sep 12, 2014 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V165000 (POWER TRAIN). WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. WHEN DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER OR AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. A ME...

Sep 12, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 147,000 mi

FUEL TANK STRAP HAS CORRODED AND BROKEN AND THE FUEL TANK COULD FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND RESULT IN A FUEL SPILL AND/OR FIRE. THERE IS ALSO A RUST HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK METAL PROTECTIVE COVER THE SIZE OF MY HAND AND THE FUEL CELL IS EXPOSED. HAVE NOTIFIED FORD AND THEY DECLINED TO REMEDY THE PROBL...

Sep 12, 2014 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V165000 (POWER TRAIN). WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. WHEN DRIVING IN HOT WEATHER OR AFTER A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. A ME...

Sep 9, 2014 Suspension 213,000 mi

MY CAR IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE RUSTED OUT SUBFRAME. IT HAS AT LEAST 2 OBLONG RUSTED OUT HOLES NEAR THE CONTROL ARM. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THEY INSTALLED A CROSS BRACE. 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS TOLD ME THE BRACE WILL HOPEFULLY, IF I AM LUCKY, HELP ME PULL OVER WITHOUT CRASHING WHEN (NO...

Sep 9, 2014 Structure 213,000 mi

MY CAR IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE RUSTED OUT SUBFRAME. IT HAS AT LEAST 2 OBLONG RUSTED OUT HOLES NEAR THE CONTROL ARM. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THEY INSTALLED A CROSS BRACE. 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS TOLD ME THE BRACE WILL HOPEFULLY, IF I AM LUCKY, HELP ME PULL OVER WITHOUT CRASHING WHEN (NO...

Sep 9, 2014 Suspension 213,000 mi

MY CAR IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE RUSTED OUT SUBFRAME. IT HAS AT LEAST 2 OBLONG RUSTED OUT HOLES NEAR THE CONTROL ARM. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THEY INSTALLED A CROSS BRACE. 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS TOLD ME THE BRACE WILL HOPEFULLY, IF I AM LUCKY, HELP ME PULL OVER WITHOUT CRASHING WHEN (NO...

Sep 9, 2014 Structure 213,000 mi

MY CAR IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE RUSTED OUT SUBFRAME. IT HAS AT LEAST 2 OBLONG RUSTED OUT HOLES NEAR THE CONTROL ARM. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THEY INSTALLED A CROSS BRACE. 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS TOLD ME THE BRACE WILL HOPEFULLY, IF I AM LUCKY, HELP ME PULL OVER WITHOUT CRASHING WHEN (NO...

Sep 2, 2014 Service Brakes 98,328 mi

ON AUGUST 26, 2014, I WENT TO FAIR OAKS FORD LINCOLN DEALERSHIP SERVICE IN NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS FOR SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 14S02 / NHTSA RECALL 14V-165 REPAIRS, AND I ASKED THEM TO CHECK AN ISSUE WHERE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THERE IS A SCRAPING/GRINDING NOISE, FOLLOWED BY A KNOCKING NOISE, WHICH CAN...

Sep 2, 2014 Steering 98,328 mi

ON AUGUST 26, 2014, I WENT TO FAIR OAKS FORD LINCOLN DEALERSHIP SERVICE IN NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS FOR SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 14S02 / NHTSA RECALL 14V-165 REPAIRS, AND I ASKED THEM TO CHECK AN ISSUE WHERE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THERE IS A SCRAPING/GRINDING NOISE, FOLLOWED BY A KNOCKING NOISE, WHICH CAN...

Sep 2, 2014 Service Brakes 98,328 mi

ON AUGUST 26, 2014, I WENT TO FAIR OAKS FORD LINCOLN DEALERSHIP SERVICE IN NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS FOR SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 14S02 / NHTSA RECALL 14V-165 REPAIRS, AND I ASKED THEM TO CHECK AN ISSUE WHERE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THERE IS A SCRAPING/GRINDING NOISE, FOLLOWED BY A KNOCKING NOISE, WHICH CAN...

Sep 2, 2014 Steering 98,328 mi

ON AUGUST 26, 2014, I WENT TO FAIR OAKS FORD LINCOLN DEALERSHIP SERVICE IN NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS FOR SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 14S02 / NHTSA RECALL 14V-165 REPAIRS, AND I ASKED THEM TO CHECK AN ISSUE WHERE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THERE IS A SCRAPING/GRINDING NOISE, FOLLOWED BY A KNOCKING NOISE, WHICH CAN...

Aug 20, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERMITTENTLY BECAME STUCK WHEN IT WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ORDER FOR IT TO BE RELEASED. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BA...

Aug 20, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INTERMITTENTLY BECAME STUCK WHEN IT WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONTINUE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ORDER FOR IT TO BE RELEASED. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BA...

Aug 18, 2014 Suspension 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS ON THE TIRE AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS RESULTS WAS NOT YET ...

Aug 18, 2014 Suspension 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS ON THE TIRE AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS RESULTS WAS NOT YET ...

Aug 14, 2014 Steering 110,500 mi

VEHICLE SUB-FRAME FAILED DUE TO CORROSION CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE COVERED BY FORD SAFETY RECALL 14S02 AND NHTSA RECALL 14V-166 THAT PROVIDED A REINFORCEMENT OF THE SUB-FRAME. UNFORTUNATELY THE REINFORCING PARTS ...

Aug 14, 2014 Suspension 110,500 mi

VEHICLE SUB-FRAME FAILED DUE TO CORROSION CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE COVERED BY FORD SAFETY RECALL 14S02 AND NHTSA RECALL 14V-166 THAT PROVIDED A REINFORCEMENT OF THE SUB-FRAME. UNFORTUNATELY THE REINFORCING PARTS ...

Aug 14, 2014 Structure 110,500 mi

VEHICLE SUB-FRAME FAILED DUE TO CORROSION CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE COVERED BY FORD SAFETY RECALL 14S02 AND NHTSA RECALL 14V-166 THAT PROVIDED A REINFORCEMENT OF THE SUB-FRAME. UNFORTUNATELY THE REINFORCING PARTS ...

Aug 14, 2014 Electrical System Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT INTO THE VEHICLE NEAR THE CONSOLE. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND QUICKLY EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Aug 14, 2014 Steering 110,500 mi

VEHICLE SUB-FRAME FAILED DUE TO CORROSION CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE COVERED BY FORD SAFETY RECALL 14S02 AND NHTSA RECALL 14V-166 THAT PROVIDED A REINFORCEMENT OF THE SUB-FRAME. UNFORTUNATELY THE REINFORCING PARTS ...

Aug 14, 2014 Suspension 110,500 mi

VEHICLE SUB-FRAME FAILED DUE TO CORROSION CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE COVERED BY FORD SAFETY RECALL 14S02 AND NHTSA RECALL 14V-166 THAT PROVIDED A REINFORCEMENT OF THE SUB-FRAME. UNFORTUNATELY THE REINFORCING PARTS ...

Aug 14, 2014 Structure 110,500 mi

VEHICLE SUB-FRAME FAILED DUE TO CORROSION CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM RESULTING IN DIMINISHED STEERING CONTROL. THIS ISSUE APPEARS TO BE COVERED BY FORD SAFETY RECALL 14S02 AND NHTSA RECALL 14V-166 THAT PROVIDED A REINFORCEMENT OF THE SUB-FRAME. UNFORTUNATELY THE REINFORCING PARTS ...

Aug 14, 2014 Electrical System Fire 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT INTO THE VEHICLE NEAR THE CONSOLE. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND QUICKLY EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Aug 13, 2014 Structure 156,000 mi

TOOK MY ESCAPE IN TO LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR OF SAFETY RECALL 14V-165. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE CORROSION ON THE SUBFRAME AND ENGINE CRADLE WAS MORE EXTENSIVE THAN WHAT THE RECALL HAS EVER DEALT WITH AND THAT THE INSTALLATION OF JUST THE REINFORCEMENT CROSSBRACE ON THE SUBFRAME WILL ...

Aug 13, 2014 Steering 76,812 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V165000 (STEERING), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILU...

Aug 13, 2014 Structure 156,000 mi

TOOK MY ESCAPE IN TO LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR OF SAFETY RECALL 14V-165. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE CORROSION ON THE SUBFRAME AND ENGINE CRADLE WAS MORE EXTENSIVE THAN WHAT THE RECALL HAS EVER DEALT WITH AND THAT THE INSTALLATION OF JUST THE REINFORCEMENT CROSSBRACE ON THE SUBFRAME WILL ...

Aug 13, 2014 Steering 76,812 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V165000 (STEERING), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILU...

Aug 11, 2014 Service Brakes 86,000 mi

LOST BRAKES SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING; MANAGED TO CONTROL STOP WITH PARKING BRAKE. MECHANIC SAYS RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BROKE. HE MENTIONED THAT HOSE LINES ARE TOO SHORT IN THIS MODEL AND TEND TO CRACK AND BREAK, ESPECIALLY WHEN WHEEL FULLY TURNED, STRETCHING HOSE. ALL OTHER BRAKE LINES ARE CRACKED ...

Aug 11, 2014 Service Brakes 86,000 mi

LOST BRAKES SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING; MANAGED TO CONTROL STOP WITH PARKING BRAKE. MECHANIC SAYS RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BROKE. HE MENTIONED THAT HOSE LINES ARE TOO SHORT IN THIS MODEL AND TEND TO CRACK AND BREAK, ESPECIALLY WHEN WHEEL FULLY TURNED, STRETCHING HOSE. ALL OTHER BRAKE LINES ARE CRACKED ...

Aug 5, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM DETACHED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANU...

Aug 5, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM DETACHED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANU...

Jul 31, 2014 Engine 126,774 mi

RETURNING HOME FROM VACATION. HEARD SOMETHING BUMP UNDER THE VEHICLE, SLOWED DOWN, SAW THE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, THEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO SPUTTER, RUMBLE, RUN ROUGH. GOT OFF THE FREEWAY. CALLED FOR SERVICE, WAS TOWED TO GARAGE. MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT A SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE, AND ...

Jul 31, 2014 Engine 126,774 mi

RETURNING HOME FROM VACATION. HEARD SOMETHING BUMP UNDER THE VEHICLE, SLOWED DOWN, SAW THE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON, THEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO SPUTTER, RUMBLE, RUN ROUGH. GOT OFF THE FREEWAY. CALLED FOR SERVICE, WAS TOWED TO GARAGE. MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT A SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE, AND ...

Jul 24, 2014 Structure 90,000 mi

PEELING PAINT ON ROOF, HUTCH AND AROUND THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR. *TR

Jul 24, 2014 Structure 90,000 mi

PEELING PAINT ON ROOF, HUTCH AND AROUND THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR. *TR

Jul 17, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE IGNITION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING THERE WOULD BE A SUDDEN DECELERATION IN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Jul 17, 2014 Power Train 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE IGNITION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING THERE WOULD BE A SUDDEN DECELERATION IN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Jul 17, 2014 Suspension 190,000 mi

CORROSION-RELATED SEPARATION LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM SUBFRAME. CAR START PULLING INSTANTLY TO THE RIGHT. HAVE TO CALL TOWING TO GET TO DEALER FOR REPAIR, FORD COMPANY REFUSE TO REPAIR UNDER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 14S02. DEALER QUOTE ME AROUND $2000 FOR REPAIR. *TR

Jul 17, 2014 Steering 190,000 mi

CORROSION-RELATED SEPARATION LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM SUBFRAME. CAR START PULLING INSTANTLY TO THE RIGHT. HAVE TO CALL TOWING TO GET TO DEALER FOR REPAIR, FORD COMPANY REFUSE TO REPAIR UNDER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 14S02. DEALER QUOTE ME AROUND $2000 FOR REPAIR. *TR

Jul 17, 2014 Structure 190,000 mi

CORROSION-RELATED SEPARATION LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM SUBFRAME. CAR START PULLING INSTANTLY TO THE RIGHT. HAVE TO CALL TOWING TO GET TO DEALER FOR REPAIR, FORD COMPANY REFUSE TO REPAIR UNDER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 14S02. DEALER QUOTE ME AROUND $2000 FOR REPAIR. *TR

Jul 17, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE IGNITION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING THERE WOULD BE A SUDDEN DECELERATION IN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Jul 17, 2014 Power Train 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE IGNITION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING THERE WOULD BE A SUDDEN DECELERATION IN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Jul 17, 2014 Suspension 190,000 mi

CORROSION-RELATED SEPARATION LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM SUBFRAME. CAR START PULLING INSTANTLY TO THE RIGHT. HAVE TO CALL TOWING TO GET TO DEALER FOR REPAIR, FORD COMPANY REFUSE TO REPAIR UNDER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 14S02. DEALER QUOTE ME AROUND $2000 FOR REPAIR. *TR

Jul 17, 2014 Steering 190,000 mi

CORROSION-RELATED SEPARATION LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM SUBFRAME. CAR START PULLING INSTANTLY TO THE RIGHT. HAVE TO CALL TOWING TO GET TO DEALER FOR REPAIR, FORD COMPANY REFUSE TO REPAIR UNDER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 14S02. DEALER QUOTE ME AROUND $2000 FOR REPAIR. *TR

Jul 17, 2014 Structure 190,000 mi

CORROSION-RELATED SEPARATION LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM SUBFRAME. CAR START PULLING INSTANTLY TO THE RIGHT. HAVE TO CALL TOWING TO GET TO DEALER FOR REPAIR, FORD COMPANY REFUSE TO REPAIR UNDER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 14S02. DEALER QUOTE ME AROUND $2000 FOR REPAIR. *TR

Jul 15, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 222,000 mi

BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY, PUT INTO DRIVE AND THE CAR THROTTLED AND ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSED ME TO RUN INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALED. *TR

Jul 15, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 222,000 mi

BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY, PUT INTO DRIVE AND THE CAR THROTTLED AND ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY AND CAUSED ME TO RUN INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALED. *TR

Jul 14, 2014 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

BRAKE LINES CRACK PREMATURELY AND CAUSE A BLOW OUT OF THE LINE. LOOSE CONTROL OF BRAKING SYSTEM FOR THE VEHICLE. I HAVE REPLACED FRONT BRAKE LINES TWICE SINCE OWNING AND NOW FOR A 3RD TIME FOR 3 OF THE 4 WHEELS. IT WAS RECOMMENDED BY MY MECHANIC TO FILE A REPORT WITH THE NHTSA FOR THIS AS THEY SE...

Jul 14, 2014 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

BRAKE LINES CRACK PREMATURELY AND CAUSE A BLOW OUT OF THE LINE. LOOSE CONTROL OF BRAKING SYSTEM FOR THE VEHICLE. I HAVE REPLACED FRONT BRAKE LINES TWICE SINCE OWNING AND NOW FOR A 3RD TIME FOR 3 OF THE 4 WHEELS. IT WAS RECOMMENDED BY MY MECHANIC TO FILE A REPORT WITH THE NHTSA FOR THIS AS THEY SE...

Jul 9, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK SHIELD WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO BE EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,500.

Jul 9, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK SHIELD WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO BE EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,500.

Jul 7, 2014 Service Brakes 106,037 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR BRAKE LINES HOSE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO RUST. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,03...

Jul 7, 2014 Electrical System 106,037 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR BRAKE LINES HOSE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO RUST. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,03...

Jul 7, 2014 Service Brakes 106,037 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR BRAKE LINES HOSE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO RUST. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,03...

Jul 7, 2014 Electrical System 106,037 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR BRAKE LINES HOSE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO RUST. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,03...

Jul 3, 2014 Steering 202,286 mi

CAR WAS MAKING CREAKING SOUNDS. GOING AROUND A CORNER THE CAR BASICALLY HAD NO STEERING OR CONTROL. GOT CAR TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND BASED ON TAKING PHOTO OF THE CAR I WAS TOLD THAT FORD DECIDED TO PUT A CROSS BRACE ON AS OPPOSED TO REPLACING SUB FRAME. I TOLD DEALERSHIP I DID NOT AGREE WITH DECIS...

Jul 3, 2014 Suspension 202,286 mi

CAR WAS MAKING CREAKING SOUNDS. GOING AROUND A CORNER THE CAR BASICALLY HAD NO STEERING OR CONTROL. GOT CAR TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND BASED ON TAKING PHOTO OF THE CAR I WAS TOLD THAT FORD DECIDED TO PUT A CROSS BRACE ON AS OPPOSED TO REPLACING SUB FRAME. I TOLD DEALERSHIP I DID NOT AGREE WITH DECIS...

Jul 3, 2014 Structure 202,286 mi

CAR WAS MAKING CREAKING SOUNDS. GOING AROUND A CORNER THE CAR BASICALLY HAD NO STEERING OR CONTROL. GOT CAR TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND BASED ON TAKING PHOTO OF THE CAR I WAS TOLD THAT FORD DECIDED TO PUT A CROSS BRACE ON AS OPPOSED TO REPLACING SUB FRAME. I TOLD DEALERSHIP I DID NOT AGREE WITH DECIS...

Jul 3, 2014 Steering 202,286 mi

CAR WAS MAKING CREAKING SOUNDS. GOING AROUND A CORNER THE CAR BASICALLY HAD NO STEERING OR CONTROL. GOT CAR TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND BASED ON TAKING PHOTO OF THE CAR I WAS TOLD THAT FORD DECIDED TO PUT A CROSS BRACE ON AS OPPOSED TO REPLACING SUB FRAME. I TOLD DEALERSHIP I DID NOT AGREE WITH DECIS...

Jul 3, 2014 Suspension 202,286 mi

CAR WAS MAKING CREAKING SOUNDS. GOING AROUND A CORNER THE CAR BASICALLY HAD NO STEERING OR CONTROL. GOT CAR TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND BASED ON TAKING PHOTO OF THE CAR I WAS TOLD THAT FORD DECIDED TO PUT A CROSS BRACE ON AS OPPOSED TO REPLACING SUB FRAME. I TOLD DEALERSHIP I DID NOT AGREE WITH DECIS...

Jul 3, 2014 Structure 202,286 mi

CAR WAS MAKING CREAKING SOUNDS. GOING AROUND A CORNER THE CAR BASICALLY HAD NO STEERING OR CONTROL. GOT CAR TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND BASED ON TAKING PHOTO OF THE CAR I WAS TOLD THAT FORD DECIDED TO PUT A CROSS BRACE ON AS OPPOSED TO REPLACING SUB FRAME. I TOLD DEALERSHIP I DID NOT AGREE WITH DECIS...

Jul 1, 2014 Suspension 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY VEERED OFF ROAD. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER'S FRONT CONTROL ARM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEALER DECLINED T...

Jul 1, 2014 Suspension 180,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY VEERED OFF ROAD. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER'S FRONT CONTROL ARM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE DEALER DECLINED T...

Jun 25, 2014 Structure

I RECEIVED A LETTER ABOUT RECALL NOTICE 14S02/NHTSA RECALL 14V-165. I HAVE CALLED MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND GONE IN TO THE SERVICE CENTER ABOUT THIS RECALL. THE DATE ON MY LETTER WAS MAY 2014. THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO GET THIS FIXE...

Jun 25, 2014 Structure

I RECEIVED A LETTER ABOUT RECALL NOTICE 14S02/NHTSA RECALL 14V-165. I HAVE CALLED MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND GONE IN TO THE SERVICE CENTER ABOUT THIS RECALL. THE DATE ON MY LETTER WAS MAY 2014. THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO GET THIS FIXE...

Jun 24, 2014 Service Brakes Fire 150,000 mi

THE CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. A COUPLE HOURS BEFORE I HAD RUN THE CAR IDLE IN THE DRIVE TO ADD COOLANT. AT AROUND 3 PM MY NEIGHBOR CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND NOTIFIED US OF SMOKE UNDER OUR CARPORT. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT LOOKED LIKE THE BRAKES CAUGHT FIRE. AFTER THE INCIDENT THE RESEARCH...

Jun 24, 2014 Service Brakes Fire 150,000 mi

THE CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY. A COUPLE HOURS BEFORE I HAD RUN THE CAR IDLE IN THE DRIVE TO ADD COOLANT. AT AROUND 3 PM MY NEIGHBOR CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND NOTIFIED US OF SMOKE UNDER OUR CARPORT. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT LOOKED LIKE THE BRAKES CAUGHT FIRE. AFTER THE INCIDENT THE RESEARCH...

Jun 18, 2014 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Jun 18, 2014 Structure 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Jun 12, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUNIMATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 166,000.

Jun 12, 2014 Air Bags 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUNIMATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 166,000.

Jun 12, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V353000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SURGE BACK AND FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TA...

Jun 12, 2014 Engine 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V353000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SURGE BACK AND FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TA...

Jun 12, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUNIMATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 166,000.

Jun 12, 2014 Air Bags 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUNIMATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 166,000.

Jun 12, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V353000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SURGE BACK AND FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TA...

Jun 12, 2014 Engine 155,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V353000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SURGE BACK AND FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TA...

Jun 11, 2014 Structure 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, REAR HATCHBACK, AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR WERE RUSTED AND UNABLE TO BE OPENED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOORS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE ...

Jun 11, 2014 Structure 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, REAR HATCHBACK, AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR WERE RUSTED AND UNABLE TO BE OPENED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOORS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE ...

Jun 11, 2014 Structure 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, REAR HATCHBACK, AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR WERE RUSTED AND UNABLE TO BE OPENED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOORS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE ...

Jun 11, 2014 Structure 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, REAR HATCHBACK, AND DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR WERE RUSTED AND UNABLE TO BE OPENED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOORS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE ...

Jun 6, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 122,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 55 IN THE RAIN, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE SKID AND CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ...

Jun 6, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 122,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 55 IN THE RAIN, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE SKID AND CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ...

May 24, 2014 Engine 184,000 mi

I PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO BACK UP AND WHEN I PUT VEHICLE BACK IN DRIVE IT DIED/STALLED. THIS HAS REPEATEDLY HAPPENED ALONG WITH DYING AT STOP SIGNS, RED LIGHTS AND MULTIPLE TIMES AT SLOW SPEEDS. ALSO THE VEHICLE HAS REPEATEDLY "STUMBLED" AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UP TO 65 MPH. *TR

May 24, 2014 Electrical System 184,000 mi

I PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO BACK UP AND WHEN I PUT VEHICLE BACK IN DRIVE IT DIED/STALLED. THIS HAS REPEATEDLY HAPPENED ALONG WITH DYING AT STOP SIGNS, RED LIGHTS AND MULTIPLE TIMES AT SLOW SPEEDS. ALSO THE VEHICLE HAS REPEATEDLY "STUMBLED" AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UP TO 65 MPH. *TR

May 24, 2014 Power Train 184,000 mi

I PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO BACK UP AND WHEN I PUT VEHICLE BACK IN DRIVE IT DIED/STALLED. THIS HAS REPEATEDLY HAPPENED ALONG WITH DYING AT STOP SIGNS, RED LIGHTS AND MULTIPLE TIMES AT SLOW SPEEDS. ALSO THE VEHICLE HAS REPEATEDLY "STUMBLED" AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UP TO 65 MPH. *TR

May 24, 2014 Structure 90,971 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A RURAL CITY STREET AT 30 MPH I DECELERATED TO PREPARE TO TURN RIGHT. WHEN I BEGAN TO MAKE MY RIGHT HAND TURN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE CAR BEGAN TO RATTLE THE CAR CAME TO A STOP WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE POP. I APPLIED A SMALL AMOUNT OF POWER TO THE ENGINE TO TRY AND GET COMPLETELY OU...

May 24, 2014 Suspension 90,971 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A RURAL CITY STREET AT 30 MPH I DECELERATED TO PREPARE TO TURN RIGHT. WHEN I BEGAN TO MAKE MY RIGHT HAND TURN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE CAR BEGAN TO RATTLE THE CAR CAME TO A STOP WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE POP. I APPLIED A SMALL AMOUNT OF POWER TO THE ENGINE TO TRY AND GET COMPLETELY OU...

May 24, 2014 Steering 90,971 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A RURAL CITY STREET AT 30 MPH I DECELERATED TO PREPARE TO TURN RIGHT. WHEN I BEGAN TO MAKE MY RIGHT HAND TURN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE CAR BEGAN TO RATTLE THE CAR CAME TO A STOP WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE POP. I APPLIED A SMALL AMOUNT OF POWER TO THE ENGINE TO TRY AND GET COMPLETELY OU...

May 24, 2014 Engine 184,000 mi

I PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO BACK UP AND WHEN I PUT VEHICLE BACK IN DRIVE IT DIED/STALLED. THIS HAS REPEATEDLY HAPPENED ALONG WITH DYING AT STOP SIGNS, RED LIGHTS AND MULTIPLE TIMES AT SLOW SPEEDS. ALSO THE VEHICLE HAS REPEATEDLY "STUMBLED" AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UP TO 65 MPH. *TR

May 24, 2014 Electrical System 184,000 mi

I PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO BACK UP AND WHEN I PUT VEHICLE BACK IN DRIVE IT DIED/STALLED. THIS HAS REPEATEDLY HAPPENED ALONG WITH DYING AT STOP SIGNS, RED LIGHTS AND MULTIPLE TIMES AT SLOW SPEEDS. ALSO THE VEHICLE HAS REPEATEDLY "STUMBLED" AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UP TO 65 MPH. *TR

May 24, 2014 Power Train 184,000 mi

I PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE TO BACK UP AND WHEN I PUT VEHICLE BACK IN DRIVE IT DIED/STALLED. THIS HAS REPEATEDLY HAPPENED ALONG WITH DYING AT STOP SIGNS, RED LIGHTS AND MULTIPLE TIMES AT SLOW SPEEDS. ALSO THE VEHICLE HAS REPEATEDLY "STUMBLED" AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UP TO 65 MPH. *TR

May 24, 2014 Structure 90,971 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A RURAL CITY STREET AT 30 MPH I DECELERATED TO PREPARE TO TURN RIGHT. WHEN I BEGAN TO MAKE MY RIGHT HAND TURN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE CAR BEGAN TO RATTLE THE CAR CAME TO A STOP WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE POP. I APPLIED A SMALL AMOUNT OF POWER TO THE ENGINE TO TRY AND GET COMPLETELY OU...

May 24, 2014 Suspension 90,971 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A RURAL CITY STREET AT 30 MPH I DECELERATED TO PREPARE TO TURN RIGHT. WHEN I BEGAN TO MAKE MY RIGHT HAND TURN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE CAR BEGAN TO RATTLE THE CAR CAME TO A STOP WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE POP. I APPLIED A SMALL AMOUNT OF POWER TO THE ENGINE TO TRY AND GET COMPLETELY OU...

May 24, 2014 Steering 90,971 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A RURAL CITY STREET AT 30 MPH I DECELERATED TO PREPARE TO TURN RIGHT. WHEN I BEGAN TO MAKE MY RIGHT HAND TURN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE CAR BEGAN TO RATTLE THE CAR CAME TO A STOP WITHIN 10 FEET OF THE POP. I APPLIED A SMALL AMOUNT OF POWER TO THE ENGINE TO TRY AND GET COMPLETELY OU...

May 14, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 174,390 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO TURN. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE INSTEAD OF STOPPING THE TRUCK ACCELERATED. HITTING THE BACK OF A VEHICLE. *TR

May 14, 2014 Engine Crash 174,390 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO TURN. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE INSTEAD OF STOPPING THE TRUCK ACCELERATED. HITTING THE BACK OF A VEHICLE. *TR

May 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 174,390 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO TURN. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE INSTEAD OF STOPPING THE TRUCK ACCELERATED. HITTING THE BACK OF A VEHICLE. *TR

May 14, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 174,390 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO TURN. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE INSTEAD OF STOPPING THE TRUCK ACCELERATED. HITTING THE BACK OF A VEHICLE. *TR

May 14, 2014 Engine Crash 174,390 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO TURN. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE INSTEAD OF STOPPING THE TRUCK ACCELERATED. HITTING THE BACK OF A VEHICLE. *TR

May 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 174,390 mi

I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO TURN. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE INSTEAD OF STOPPING THE TRUCK ACCELERATED. HITTING THE BACK OF A VEHICLE. *TR

May 5, 2014 Air Bags Crash 181,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH BEFORE CRASHING INTO THE REAR OF A UTILITY TRUCK. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE CRASH, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED HEAD, CHEST, AND LEG INJURIES AND WAS TRANSP...

May 5, 2014 Air Bags Crash 181,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH BEFORE CRASHING INTO THE REAR OF A UTILITY TRUCK. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE CRASH, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED HEAD, CHEST, AND LEG INJURIES AND WAS TRANSP...

May 2, 2014 Suspension 188,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED UNDER A MANUFACTURE'S RECALL PERTAINING TO THE CROSSBAR, HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE O...

May 2, 2014 Suspension 188,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED UNDER A MANUFACTURE'S RECALL PERTAINING TO THE CROSSBAR, HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE O...

Apr 26, 2014 Structure 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO WORK MY DAUGHTER NOTICED THE STEERING WAS NOT RIGHT. IN ORDER FOR HER TO KEEP DRIVING STRAIGHT SHE HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE WENT OVER A PAIR OF ROUGH RAILROAD TRACKS & LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HER FRONT PASSENGER TIRE CONTROL BAR HAD COMPLETELY SE...

Apr 26, 2014 Suspension 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO WORK MY DAUGHTER NOTICED THE STEERING WAS NOT RIGHT. IN ORDER FOR HER TO KEEP DRIVING STRAIGHT SHE HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE WENT OVER A PAIR OF ROUGH RAILROAD TRACKS & LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HER FRONT PASSENGER TIRE CONTROL BAR HAD COMPLETELY SE...

Apr 26, 2014 Steering 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO WORK MY DAUGHTER NOTICED THE STEERING WAS NOT RIGHT. IN ORDER FOR HER TO KEEP DRIVING STRAIGHT SHE HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE WENT OVER A PAIR OF ROUGH RAILROAD TRACKS & LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HER FRONT PASSENGER TIRE CONTROL BAR HAD COMPLETELY SE...

Apr 26, 2014 Structure 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO WORK MY DAUGHTER NOTICED THE STEERING WAS NOT RIGHT. IN ORDER FOR HER TO KEEP DRIVING STRAIGHT SHE HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE WENT OVER A PAIR OF ROUGH RAILROAD TRACKS & LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HER FRONT PASSENGER TIRE CONTROL BAR HAD COMPLETELY SE...

Apr 26, 2014 Suspension 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO WORK MY DAUGHTER NOTICED THE STEERING WAS NOT RIGHT. IN ORDER FOR HER TO KEEP DRIVING STRAIGHT SHE HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE WENT OVER A PAIR OF ROUGH RAILROAD TRACKS & LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HER FRONT PASSENGER TIRE CONTROL BAR HAD COMPLETELY SE...

Apr 26, 2014 Steering 125,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO WORK MY DAUGHTER NOTICED THE STEERING WAS NOT RIGHT. IN ORDER FOR HER TO KEEP DRIVING STRAIGHT SHE HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. SHE WENT OVER A PAIR OF ROUGH RAILROAD TRACKS & LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HER FRONT PASSENGER TIRE CONTROL BAR HAD COMPLETELY SE...

Apr 16, 2014 Suspension 113,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING OUT MY DRIEVWAY THE SUBFRAME BROKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ON THE FRONT. THIS LET THE WHEEL GO 90 DEGREES TH THE CAR AND PULLED OUT MY FRONT AXLE MAKING THE CAR INOPERABLE.FORD SAYS MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SUBFRAME RECALL.CAN YOU GET MY CAR ADDED TO THE RECALL SO THEY WILL PAY FO...

Apr 16, 2014 Suspension 113,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING OUT MY DRIEVWAY THE SUBFRAME BROKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ON THE FRONT. THIS LET THE WHEEL GO 90 DEGREES TH THE CAR AND PULLED OUT MY FRONT AXLE MAKING THE CAR INOPERABLE.FORD SAYS MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SUBFRAME RECALL.CAN YOU GET MY CAR ADDED TO THE RECALL SO THEY WILL PAY FO...

Apr 12, 2014 Power Train 96 mi

THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED BACK IN FEBRUARY OF 2014, WHILE I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE TO TAKE MY CAR FOR AN OIL CHANGE, WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS, IT SUDDENLY JUST STALLED AT 10MPH, SO I RELEASED THE GAS AND THEN PRESSED ON IT AGAIN, THE SECOND TIME WAS FINE, BUT WHEN I CAME TO A FULL STOP AND PRESSED ON TH...

Apr 12, 2014 Power Train 96 mi

THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED BACK IN FEBRUARY OF 2014, WHILE I WAS LEAVING MY HOUSE TO TAKE MY CAR FOR AN OIL CHANGE, WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS, IT SUDDENLY JUST STALLED AT 10MPH, SO I RELEASED THE GAS AND THEN PRESSED ON IT AGAIN, THE SECOND TIME WAS FINE, BUT WHEN I CAME TO A FULL STOP AND PRESSED ON TH...

Apr 7, 2014 Structure 176,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ALONG A HIGHWAY IN VIRGINIA, I HEARD. (AND FELT) A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. I THOUGHT I HIT A POTHOLE. I CONTINUED DRIVING TOWARD FLORIDA, STOPPING IN A MOTEL IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THE NEXT MORNING, WHILE RE-PACKING THE CAR, I NOTICED THE GAS TANK HAD FALLEN AND WAS PARTLY S...

Apr 7, 2014 Structure 176,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ALONG A HIGHWAY IN VIRGINIA, I HEARD. (AND FELT) A LOUD NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. I THOUGHT I HIT A POTHOLE. I CONTINUED DRIVING TOWARD FLORIDA, STOPPING IN A MOTEL IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THE NEXT MORNING, WHILE RE-PACKING THE CAR, I NOTICED THE GAS TANK HAD FALLEN AND WAS PARTLY S...

Apr 1, 2014 Engine Crash 175,414 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TA...

Apr 1, 2014 Engine Crash 175,414 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TA...

Mar 22, 2014 Structure 142,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION. THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM ACCORDING TO AN INTERNET SEARCH. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM, AND MY CAR WON'T PASS STATE INSPECTION UNLESS IT IS FIXED. IT IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR (I WAS QUOTED $700). *TR

Mar 22, 2014 Structure 142,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION. THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM ACCORDING TO AN INTERNET SEARCH. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AS IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM, AND MY CAR WON'T PASS STATE INSPECTION UNLESS IT IS FIXED. IT IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR (I WAS QUOTED $700). *TR

Mar 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY AT A LOW SPEED, WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO HIS SHAD AND SIDE WIPED HIS NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WITH FORCE WHEN TH...

Mar 21, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY AT A LOW SPEED, WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO HIS SHAD AND SIDE WIPED HIS NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WITH FORCE WHEN TH...

Mar 14, 2014 Structure Crash

ESCAPE WAS HIT ON FRONT LEFT BUMPER BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING ESCAPE TO EXIT HIGHWAY AND CRASHING INTO AND SLIDING DOWN A CONCRETE OVERPASS PILLAR; DAMAGING THE FRONT BUMPER, LIGHT, AND COMPLETE LEFT SIDE OF ESCAPE. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY! *TR

Mar 14, 2014 Air Bags Crash

ESCAPE WAS HIT ON FRONT LEFT BUMPER BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING ESCAPE TO EXIT HIGHWAY AND CRASHING INTO AND SLIDING DOWN A CONCRETE OVERPASS PILLAR; DAMAGING THE FRONT BUMPER, LIGHT, AND COMPLETE LEFT SIDE OF ESCAPE. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY! *TR

Mar 14, 2014 Structure Crash

ESCAPE WAS HIT ON FRONT LEFT BUMPER BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING ESCAPE TO EXIT HIGHWAY AND CRASHING INTO AND SLIDING DOWN A CONCRETE OVERPASS PILLAR; DAMAGING THE FRONT BUMPER, LIGHT, AND COMPLETE LEFT SIDE OF ESCAPE. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY! *TR

Mar 14, 2014 Air Bags Crash

ESCAPE WAS HIT ON FRONT LEFT BUMPER BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING ESCAPE TO EXIT HIGHWAY AND CRASHING INTO AND SLIDING DOWN A CONCRETE OVERPASS PILLAR; DAMAGING THE FRONT BUMPER, LIGHT, AND COMPLETE LEFT SIDE OF ESCAPE. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY! *TR

Mar 12, 2014 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL RELATED TO THE DEF...

Mar 12, 2014 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL RELATED TO THE DEF...

Mar 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 87,858 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 FORD FOCUS V6 I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL INSTANCES OF SUDDEN UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION. I TOOK MY CAR TO PARKS FORD IN WESLEY CHAPEL, FL WHO SAID THEY SUSPECT IT IS FROM MY THROTTLE CABLE STICKING BUT THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT FOR ME EVEN THOUGH MANY ESCAPES HAVE HAD THE SA...

Mar 6, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 87,858 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 FORD FOCUS V6 I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL INSTANCES OF SUDDEN UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION. I TOOK MY CAR TO PARKS FORD IN WESLEY CHAPEL, FL WHO SAID THEY SUSPECT IT IS FROM MY THROTTLE CABLE STICKING BUT THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT FOR ME EVEN THOUGH MANY ESCAPES HAVE HAD THE SA...

Mar 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 87,858 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 FORD FOCUS V6 I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL INSTANCES OF SUDDEN UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION. I TOOK MY CAR TO PARKS FORD IN WESLEY CHAPEL, FL WHO SAID THEY SUSPECT IT IS FROM MY THROTTLE CABLE STICKING BUT THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT FOR ME EVEN THOUGH MANY ESCAPES HAVE HAD THE SA...

Mar 6, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 87,858 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 FORD FOCUS V6 I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL INSTANCES OF SUDDEN UNINTENDED VEHICLE ACCELERATION. I TOOK MY CAR TO PARKS FORD IN WESLEY CHAPEL, FL WHO SAID THEY SUSPECT IT IS FROM MY THROTTLE CABLE STICKING BUT THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT FOR ME EVEN THOUGH MANY ESCAPES HAVE HAD THE SA...

Feb 2, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 163,975 mi

ON NOV 26 I WAS DRIVING TO MY WORK AT 45 MILES PER HOUR AND THE DISTANCE I KEPT FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WAS SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW ME STOPPING ADEQUATELY. SUDDENLY, I NOTICED THAT TRAFFIC WAS APPROACHING TO A RED LIGHT SO I TAP ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. HOWEVER, THE BRAKES WERE NOT RED...

Feb 2, 2014 Structure Crash 163,975 mi

ON NOV 26 I WAS DRIVING TO MY WORK AT 45 MILES PER HOUR AND THE DISTANCE I KEPT FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WAS SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW ME STOPPING ADEQUATELY. SUDDENLY, I NOTICED THAT TRAFFIC WAS APPROACHING TO A RED LIGHT SO I TAP ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. HOWEVER, THE BRAKES WERE NOT RED...

Feb 2, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 163,975 mi

ON NOV 26 I WAS DRIVING TO MY WORK AT 45 MILES PER HOUR AND THE DISTANCE I KEPT FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WAS SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW ME STOPPING ADEQUATELY. SUDDENLY, I NOTICED THAT TRAFFIC WAS APPROACHING TO A RED LIGHT SO I TAP ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. HOWEVER, THE BRAKES WERE NOT RED...

Feb 2, 2014 Structure Crash 163,975 mi

ON NOV 26 I WAS DRIVING TO MY WORK AT 45 MILES PER HOUR AND THE DISTANCE I KEPT FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME WAS SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW ME STOPPING ADEQUATELY. SUDDENLY, I NOTICED THAT TRAFFIC WAS APPROACHING TO A RED LIGHT SO I TAP ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP. HOWEVER, THE BRAKES WERE NOT RED...

Jan 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT THE VEHICLE MAINTAINED 75 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DEPRESSED THAT BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTIO...

Jan 2, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT THE VEHICLE MAINTAINED 75 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DEPRESSED THAT BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTIO...

Dec 12, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 190,179 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 70MPH ON A HIGHWAY. I WENT TO TAKE MY EXIT AND PUSHED THE BUTTON TO TURN THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF, BUT THAT DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AT ALL. IT KEPT ACCELERATING ALL THE WAY UP TO 90MPH. I TAPPED THE BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT SLOW THE CAR DOWN. I WAS AFRAID TO KEEP MY FOOT ON THE BRA...

Dec 12, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 190,179 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 70MPH ON A HIGHWAY. I WENT TO TAKE MY EXIT AND PUSHED THE BUTTON TO TURN THE CRUISE CONTROL OFF, BUT THAT DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AT ALL. IT KEPT ACCELERATING ALL THE WAY UP TO 90MPH. I TAPPED THE BRAKES BUT IT DID NOT SLOW THE CAR DOWN. I WAS AFRAID TO KEEP MY FOOT ON THE BRA...

Nov 14, 2013 Structure 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH DOOR FAILED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THAT THE DOOR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE ...

Nov 14, 2013 Structure 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH DOOR FAILED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THAT THE DOOR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE ...

Nov 11, 2013 Visibility/wiper 182,000 mi

THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS SUPPORT BROKE WHILE OPENING THE REAR WINDOW. I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY GRAB THE REAR WINDOW BEFORE IT COULD BREAK. I WOULD NOTE THAT THE FALLING REAR WINDSHIELD CAN STRIKE THE OPERATOR AND/OR BYSTANDER AND COULD CAUSE SIGNIFICANT INJURIES THAT COULD INCLUDE BRUISES TO THE HEAD...

Nov 11, 2013 Structure 182,000 mi

THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS SUPPORT BROKE WHILE OPENING THE REAR WINDOW. I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY GRAB THE REAR WINDOW BEFORE IT COULD BREAK. I WOULD NOTE THAT THE FALLING REAR WINDSHIELD CAN STRIKE THE OPERATOR AND/OR BYSTANDER AND COULD CAUSE SIGNIFICANT INJURIES THAT COULD INCLUDE BRUISES TO THE HEAD...

Nov 11, 2013 Visibility/wiper 182,000 mi

THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS SUPPORT BROKE WHILE OPENING THE REAR WINDOW. I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY GRAB THE REAR WINDOW BEFORE IT COULD BREAK. I WOULD NOTE THAT THE FALLING REAR WINDSHIELD CAN STRIKE THE OPERATOR AND/OR BYSTANDER AND COULD CAUSE SIGNIFICANT INJURIES THAT COULD INCLUDE BRUISES TO THE HEAD...

Nov 11, 2013 Structure 182,000 mi

THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS SUPPORT BROKE WHILE OPENING THE REAR WINDOW. I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY GRAB THE REAR WINDOW BEFORE IT COULD BREAK. I WOULD NOTE THAT THE FALLING REAR WINDSHIELD CAN STRIKE THE OPERATOR AND/OR BYSTANDER AND COULD CAUSE SIGNIFICANT INJURIES THAT COULD INCLUDE BRUISES TO THE HEAD...

Nov 7, 2013 Electrical System Fire 144,000 mi

ARRIVED HOME, PARKED VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY AND SHORTLY AFTER MY WIFE TOOK OUR PUPPY OUTSIDE AND SAW MY CAR WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, I WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES AND SPARKS COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE FIREWALL AREA, CALLED FIRE DEPT AFTER MY FIRE EXTINGUISHER FAILED TO FULLY PUT OUT T...

Nov 7, 2013 Engine Fire 144,000 mi

ARRIVED HOME, PARKED VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY AND SHORTLY AFTER MY WIFE TOOK OUR PUPPY OUTSIDE AND SAW MY CAR WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, I WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES AND SPARKS COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE FIREWALL AREA, CALLED FIRE DEPT AFTER MY FIRE EXTINGUISHER FAILED TO FULLY PUT OUT T...

Nov 7, 2013 Suspension 185,000 mi

CLICKING NOISE WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER IN THE STRAIGHT UP POSITION WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. APPROXIMATELY TURNED 20-25 DEGREES CLOCKWISE. INSPECTION OF THE FRONT END REVEALED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER HAS RUSTED THROUGH AT THE P...

Nov 7, 2013 Steering 185,000 mi

CLICKING NOISE WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER IN THE STRAIGHT UP POSITION WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. APPROXIMATELY TURNED 20-25 DEGREES CLOCKWISE. INSPECTION OF THE FRONT END REVEALED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER HAS RUSTED THROUGH AT THE P...

Nov 7, 2013 Electrical System Fire 144,000 mi

ARRIVED HOME, PARKED VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY AND SHORTLY AFTER MY WIFE TOOK OUR PUPPY OUTSIDE AND SAW MY CAR WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, I WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES AND SPARKS COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE FIREWALL AREA, CALLED FIRE DEPT AFTER MY FIRE EXTINGUISHER FAILED TO FULLY PUT OUT T...

Nov 7, 2013 Engine Fire 144,000 mi

ARRIVED HOME, PARKED VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY AND SHORTLY AFTER MY WIFE TOOK OUR PUPPY OUTSIDE AND SAW MY CAR WAS ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, I WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES AND SPARKS COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE FIREWALL AREA, CALLED FIRE DEPT AFTER MY FIRE EXTINGUISHER FAILED TO FULLY PUT OUT T...

Nov 7, 2013 Suspension 185,000 mi

CLICKING NOISE WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER IN THE STRAIGHT UP POSITION WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. APPROXIMATELY TURNED 20-25 DEGREES CLOCKWISE. INSPECTION OF THE FRONT END REVEALED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER HAS RUSTED THROUGH AT THE P...

Nov 7, 2013 Steering 185,000 mi

CLICKING NOISE WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER IN THE STRAIGHT UP POSITION WHEN VEHICLE IS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. APPROXIMATELY TURNED 20-25 DEGREES CLOCKWISE. INSPECTION OF THE FRONT END REVEALED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER HAS RUSTED THROUGH AT THE P...

Oct 28, 2013 Service Brakes Crash

FIRST INCIDENT- I WAS COMING OFF AN EXIT AND THE CAR INFRONT OF ME GOT CUT OFF ON THE OFF RAMP BECAUSE THERE WAS AN ENTRANCE RIGHT AFTER THE TURN, HE BRAKE AND I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES. MY ABS DID NOT KICK IN. I DID REAR ENDED THE CAR INFRONT OF ME, BUT MY CAR HAD ALL THE DAMAGE. I DID NOT THINK ANYTH...

Oct 28, 2013 Service Brakes Crash

FIRST INCIDENT- I WAS COMING OFF AN EXIT AND THE CAR INFRONT OF ME GOT CUT OFF ON THE OFF RAMP BECAUSE THERE WAS AN ENTRANCE RIGHT AFTER THE TURN, HE BRAKE AND I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES. MY ABS DID NOT KICK IN. I DID REAR ENDED THE CAR INFRONT OF ME, BUT MY CAR HAD ALL THE DAMAGE. I DID NOT THINK ANYTH...

Oct 15, 2013 Suspension 121,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE AT 25 MPH ON A SUBURBAN SIDE STREET. SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK SOUND ON THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR WITH THE FRONT DROPPING AND THE CAR GRINDING TO A STOP. INSPECTION REVEALED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS BASICALLY BROKEN OFF WITH THAT SIDE OF THE CAR SITTING ON T...

Oct 15, 2013 Structure 121,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE AT 25 MPH ON A SUBURBAN SIDE STREET. SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK SOUND ON THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR WITH THE FRONT DROPPING AND THE CAR GRINDING TO A STOP. INSPECTION REVEALED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS BASICALLY BROKEN OFF WITH THAT SIDE OF THE CAR SITTING ON T...

Oct 15, 2013 Suspension 121,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE AT 25 MPH ON A SUBURBAN SIDE STREET. SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK SOUND ON THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR WITH THE FRONT DROPPING AND THE CAR GRINDING TO A STOP. INSPECTION REVEALED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS BASICALLY BROKEN OFF WITH THAT SIDE OF THE CAR SITTING ON T...

Oct 15, 2013 Structure 121,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE AT 25 MPH ON A SUBURBAN SIDE STREET. SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK SOUND ON THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE CAR WITH THE FRONT DROPPING AND THE CAR GRINDING TO A STOP. INSPECTION REVEALED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS BASICALLY BROKEN OFF WITH THAT SIDE OF THE CAR SITTING ON T...

Oct 8, 2013 Steering 119,000 mi

MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE UNKNOWN NOISES WHEN DRIVING, AND STEERING CONTROL BECAME VERY LOOSE. I PROMPTLY TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC. I WAS TOLD THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY ROTTED THAT THE PASSENGER WHEEL CONTROL ARM HAD SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME AND CAN NOT BE REATTACHED WITHOUT REPLACING THE SUB...

Oct 8, 2013 Suspension 119,000 mi

MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE UNKNOWN NOISES WHEN DRIVING, AND STEERING CONTROL BECAME VERY LOOSE. I PROMPTLY TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC. I WAS TOLD THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY ROTTED THAT THE PASSENGER WHEEL CONTROL ARM HAD SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME AND CAN NOT BE REATTACHED WITHOUT REPLACING THE SUB...

Oct 8, 2013 Wheels 119,000 mi

MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE UNKNOWN NOISES WHEN DRIVING, AND STEERING CONTROL BECAME VERY LOOSE. I PROMPTLY TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC. I WAS TOLD THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY ROTTED THAT THE PASSENGER WHEEL CONTROL ARM HAD SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME AND CAN NOT BE REATTACHED WITHOUT REPLACING THE SUB...

Oct 8, 2013 Structure 119,000 mi

MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE UNKNOWN NOISES WHEN DRIVING, AND STEERING CONTROL BECAME VERY LOOSE. I PROMPTLY TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC. I WAS TOLD THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY ROTTED THAT THE PASSENGER WHEEL CONTROL ARM HAD SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME AND CAN NOT BE REATTACHED WITHOUT REPLACING THE SUB...

Oct 8, 2013 Steering 119,000 mi

MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE UNKNOWN NOISES WHEN DRIVING, AND STEERING CONTROL BECAME VERY LOOSE. I PROMPTLY TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC. I WAS TOLD THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY ROTTED THAT THE PASSENGER WHEEL CONTROL ARM HAD SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME AND CAN NOT BE REATTACHED WITHOUT REPLACING THE SUB...

Oct 8, 2013 Suspension 119,000 mi

MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE UNKNOWN NOISES WHEN DRIVING, AND STEERING CONTROL BECAME VERY LOOSE. I PROMPTLY TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC. I WAS TOLD THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY ROTTED THAT THE PASSENGER WHEEL CONTROL ARM HAD SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME AND CAN NOT BE REATTACHED WITHOUT REPLACING THE SUB...

Oct 8, 2013 Wheels 119,000 mi

MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE UNKNOWN NOISES WHEN DRIVING, AND STEERING CONTROL BECAME VERY LOOSE. I PROMPTLY TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC. I WAS TOLD THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY ROTTED THAT THE PASSENGER WHEEL CONTROL ARM HAD SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME AND CAN NOT BE REATTACHED WITHOUT REPLACING THE SUB...

Oct 8, 2013 Structure 119,000 mi

MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE UNKNOWN NOISES WHEN DRIVING, AND STEERING CONTROL BECAME VERY LOOSE. I PROMPTLY TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC. I WAS TOLD THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY ROTTED THAT THE PASSENGER WHEEL CONTROL ARM HAD SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME AND CAN NOT BE REATTACHED WITHOUT REPLACING THE SUB...

Oct 2, 2013 Power Train 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFOR...

Oct 2, 2013 Power Train 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFOR...

Sep 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO SPEEDS OF 88 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED IMMENSE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. HE THEN MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION....

Sep 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 172,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO SPEEDS OF 88 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED IMMENSE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. HE THEN MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION....

Sep 12, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED IMMENSE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO FIVE VEHICLES. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BRUISES TO HER LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MAN...

Sep 12, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED IMMENSE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO FIVE VEHICLES. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BRUISES TO HER LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MAN...

Sep 12, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED IMMENSE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO FIVE VEHICLES. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BRUISES TO HER LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MAN...

Sep 12, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 135,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED IMMENSE PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO FIVE VEHICLES. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BRUISES TO HER LEGS. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MAN...

Aug 30, 2013 Electrical System Fire 127,243 mi

MY ESCAPE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN WE WENT TO GO TO TOWN AND IT WAS SMOKING THEN ON FIRE THIS WAS IN THE EVENING ABOUT 8 IF WE HADN'T GONE OUT WE WOULD HAVE HAD A HUGE FIRE WITCH COULD HAVE INVOLVED 3 OTHER CARS NOT TO MENTION OUR HOUSE WE LIVE IN RAMONA CA 92065 AND ITS FIRE SEASON WE ARE IN A ...

Aug 30, 2013 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Fire 127,243 mi

MY ESCAPE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN WE WENT TO GO TO TOWN AND IT WAS SMOKING THEN ON FIRE THIS WAS IN THE EVENING ABOUT 8 IF WE HADN'T GONE OUT WE WOULD HAVE HAD A HUGE FIRE WITCH COULD HAVE INVOLVED 3 OTHER CARS NOT TO MENTION OUR HOUSE WE LIVE IN RAMONA CA 92065 AND ITS FIRE SEASON WE ARE IN A ...

Aug 30, 2013 Service Brakes Fire 127,243 mi

MY ESCAPE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN WE WENT TO GO TO TOWN AND IT WAS SMOKING THEN ON FIRE THIS WAS IN THE EVENING ABOUT 8 IF WE HADN'T GONE OUT WE WOULD HAVE HAD A HUGE FIRE WITCH COULD HAVE INVOLVED 3 OTHER CARS NOT TO MENTION OUR HOUSE WE LIVE IN RAMONA CA 92065 AND ITS FIRE SEASON WE ARE IN A ...

Aug 30, 2013 Electrical System Fire 127,243 mi

MY ESCAPE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN WE WENT TO GO TO TOWN AND IT WAS SMOKING THEN ON FIRE THIS WAS IN THE EVENING ABOUT 8 IF WE HADN'T GONE OUT WE WOULD HAVE HAD A HUGE FIRE WITCH COULD HAVE INVOLVED 3 OTHER CARS NOT TO MENTION OUR HOUSE WE LIVE IN RAMONA CA 92065 AND ITS FIRE SEASON WE ARE IN A ...

Aug 30, 2013 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Fire 127,243 mi

MY ESCAPE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN WE WENT TO GO TO TOWN AND IT WAS SMOKING THEN ON FIRE THIS WAS IN THE EVENING ABOUT 8 IF WE HADN'T GONE OUT WE WOULD HAVE HAD A HUGE FIRE WITCH COULD HAVE INVOLVED 3 OTHER CARS NOT TO MENTION OUR HOUSE WE LIVE IN RAMONA CA 92065 AND ITS FIRE SEASON WE ARE IN A ...

Aug 30, 2013 Service Brakes Fire 127,243 mi

MY ESCAPE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHEN WE WENT TO GO TO TOWN AND IT WAS SMOKING THEN ON FIRE THIS WAS IN THE EVENING ABOUT 8 IF WE HADN'T GONE OUT WE WOULD HAVE HAD A HUGE FIRE WITCH COULD HAVE INVOLVED 3 OTHER CARS NOT TO MENTION OUR HOUSE WE LIVE IN RAMONA CA 92065 AND ITS FIRE SEASON WE ARE IN A ...

Aug 7, 2013 Child Seat

CONCERN THAT ONLY ONE CONNECTOR STRAP LOCKS ON GRACO AFFX BOOSTER SEAT AFTER CONNECTOR CLIPS ARE ATTACHED TO LATCH BRACKETS. OTHER ONE DOES NOT LOCK IN SO SEAT CAN BE PULLED OUT ON ONE SIDE. CALLED GRACO A BIT AGO AND THEY SAID THIS IS "NORMAL" AND NOT A DESIGN FLAW. HOWEVER, INSTRUCTIONS SUGGEST PU...

Aug 7, 2013 Engine Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REMOVED FROM UNDER THE CARPORT AND FLAMES SURFACED AROUND THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...

Aug 7, 2013 Child Seat

CONCERN THAT ONLY ONE CONNECTOR STRAP LOCKS ON GRACO AFFX BOOSTER SEAT AFTER CONNECTOR CLIPS ARE ATTACHED TO LATCH BRACKETS. OTHER ONE DOES NOT LOCK IN SO SEAT CAN BE PULLED OUT ON ONE SIDE. CALLED GRACO A BIT AGO AND THEY SAID THIS IS "NORMAL" AND NOT A DESIGN FLAW. HOWEVER, INSTRUCTIONS SUGGEST PU...

Aug 7, 2013 Engine Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REMOVED FROM UNDER THE CARPORT AND FLAMES SURFACED AROUND THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...

Jul 3, 2013 Electrical System 186,189 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT AROUND 65 MPH ON A FREEWAY, THE CAR TURNED ON ABS LIGHT ALL OF SUDDEN AND IN A LESS THAN A MINUTE THE CAR'S ELECTRICITY ALL SHUT OFF, ENGINES SHUT OFF, STEERING SHUT OFF, BRAKES SHUT OFF, RADIO SHUT OFF. I'VE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY MORE THAN 6 TIMES, BUT BEFORE, IT WAS WHEN...

Jul 3, 2013 Electrical System 186,189 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT AROUND 65 MPH ON A FREEWAY, THE CAR TURNED ON ABS LIGHT ALL OF SUDDEN AND IN A LESS THAN A MINUTE THE CAR'S ELECTRICITY ALL SHUT OFF, ENGINES SHUT OFF, STEERING SHUT OFF, BRAKES SHUT OFF, RADIO SHUT OFF. I'VE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM PREVIOUSLY MORE THAN 6 TIMES, BUT BEFORE, IT WAS WHEN...

Jun 20, 2013 Structure 136,992 mi

WHILE OPENING THE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT HINGES BROKE LEAVING THE WINDOW HANGING. ANALYZING WHERE THE BREAK OCCURRED (WHICH WAS THE SAME PLACE ON EACH HINGE), THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED EVEN IF THERE WAS NO ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE LIFT GATE WINDOW. THE SCREW INSIDE OF THE CAR HOLDING ...

Jun 20, 2013 Structure 136,992 mi

WHILE OPENING THE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT HINGES BROKE LEAVING THE WINDOW HANGING. ANALYZING WHERE THE BREAK OCCURRED (WHICH WAS THE SAME PLACE ON EACH HINGE), THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED EVEN IF THERE WAS NO ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE LIFT GATE WINDOW. THE SCREW INSIDE OF THE CAR HOLDING ...

May 17, 2013 Wheels 86,036 mi

LOWER CONTROL ARM RIPPED OFF UNDER CRADLE & RIPPED PASSENGER SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OFF THE TRANSMISSION - THE WHEEL FELL OFF THE CAR. IT APPEARS UNDER CRADLE RUSTED FROM INSIDE. I SHUDDER AT THE THOUGHT OF THAT HAPPENING WHEN MY WIFE WAS ON THE FREEWAY, INSTEAD OF COMING TO A STOP. THIS VEHICLE WAS ...

May 17, 2013 Structure 86,036 mi

LOWER CONTROL ARM RIPPED OFF UNDER CRADLE & RIPPED PASSENGER SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OFF THE TRANSMISSION - THE WHEEL FELL OFF THE CAR. IT APPEARS UNDER CRADLE RUSTED FROM INSIDE. I SHUDDER AT THE THOUGHT OF THAT HAPPENING WHEN MY WIFE WAS ON THE FREEWAY, INSTEAD OF COMING TO A STOP. THIS VEHICLE WAS ...

May 17, 2013 Power Train 86,036 mi

LOWER CONTROL ARM RIPPED OFF UNDER CRADLE & RIPPED PASSENGER SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OFF THE TRANSMISSION - THE WHEEL FELL OFF THE CAR. IT APPEARS UNDER CRADLE RUSTED FROM INSIDE. I SHUDDER AT THE THOUGHT OF THAT HAPPENING WHEN MY WIFE WAS ON THE FREEWAY, INSTEAD OF COMING TO A STOP. THIS VEHICLE WAS ...

May 17, 2013 Suspension 86,036 mi

LOWER CONTROL ARM RIPPED OFF UNDER CRADLE & RIPPED PASSENGER SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OFF THE TRANSMISSION - THE WHEEL FELL OFF THE CAR. IT APPEARS UNDER CRADLE RUSTED FROM INSIDE. I SHUDDER AT THE THOUGHT OF THAT HAPPENING WHEN MY WIFE WAS ON THE FREEWAY, INSTEAD OF COMING TO A STOP. THIS VEHICLE WAS ...

May 17, 2013 Wheels 86,036 mi

LOWER CONTROL ARM RIPPED OFF UNDER CRADLE & RIPPED PASSENGER SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OFF THE TRANSMISSION - THE WHEEL FELL OFF THE CAR. IT APPEARS UNDER CRADLE RUSTED FROM INSIDE. I SHUDDER AT THE THOUGHT OF THAT HAPPENING WHEN MY WIFE WAS ON THE FREEWAY, INSTEAD OF COMING TO A STOP. THIS VEHICLE WAS ...

May 17, 2013 Structure 86,036 mi

LOWER CONTROL ARM RIPPED OFF UNDER CRADLE & RIPPED PASSENGER SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OFF THE TRANSMISSION - THE WHEEL FELL OFF THE CAR. IT APPEARS UNDER CRADLE RUSTED FROM INSIDE. I SHUDDER AT THE THOUGHT OF THAT HAPPENING WHEN MY WIFE WAS ON THE FREEWAY, INSTEAD OF COMING TO A STOP. THIS VEHICLE WAS ...

May 17, 2013 Power Train 86,036 mi

LOWER CONTROL ARM RIPPED OFF UNDER CRADLE & RIPPED PASSENGER SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OFF THE TRANSMISSION - THE WHEEL FELL OFF THE CAR. IT APPEARS UNDER CRADLE RUSTED FROM INSIDE. I SHUDDER AT THE THOUGHT OF THAT HAPPENING WHEN MY WIFE WAS ON THE FREEWAY, INSTEAD OF COMING TO A STOP. THIS VEHICLE WAS ...

May 17, 2013 Suspension 86,036 mi

LOWER CONTROL ARM RIPPED OFF UNDER CRADLE & RIPPED PASSENGER SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OFF THE TRANSMISSION - THE WHEEL FELL OFF THE CAR. IT APPEARS UNDER CRADLE RUSTED FROM INSIDE. I SHUDDER AT THE THOUGHT OF THAT HAPPENING WHEN MY WIFE WAS ON THE FREEWAY, INSTEAD OF COMING TO A STOP. THIS VEHICLE WAS ...

May 16, 2013 Service Brakes 124,164 mi

HAD POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE RE-CALIBRATED, RE-PROGRAMMED PCM, ABS MODULE CONNECTOR REPAIR AND INSPECTION, ABS RELAY INSTALLATION AND MASTER CYLINDER CAP REPLACED, ALL RE-CALLS. FIND OUT HCU HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT IS FAILING WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND CAN RESULT IN BRAKES FAILING AND POSSIBLE DEA...

May 16, 2013 Service Brakes 124,164 mi

HAD POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE RE-CALIBRATED, RE-PROGRAMMED PCM, ABS MODULE CONNECTOR REPAIR AND INSPECTION, ABS RELAY INSTALLATION AND MASTER CYLINDER CAP REPLACED, ALL RE-CALLS. FIND OUT HCU HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT IS FAILING WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND CAN RESULT IN BRAKES FAILING AND POSSIBLE DEA...

May 14, 2013 Structure 150,000 mi

THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY RUSTED THAT THE CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME. I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE WITH FORD ESCAPES. AND IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAPPEN AT THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER AREA. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS FLAW, AND ONE THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOU...

May 14, 2013 Suspension 150,000 mi

THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY RUSTED THAT THE CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME. I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE WITH FORD ESCAPES. AND IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAPPEN AT THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER AREA. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS FLAW, AND ONE THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOU...

May 14, 2013 Structure 150,000 mi

THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY RUSTED THAT THE CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME. I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE WITH FORD ESCAPES. AND IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAPPEN AT THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER AREA. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS FLAW, AND ONE THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOU...

May 14, 2013 Suspension 150,000 mi

THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY RUSTED THAT THE CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME. I FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO OTHER PEOPLE WITH FORD ESCAPES. AND IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO HAPPEN AT THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER AREA. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS FLAW, AND ONE THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOU...

Apr 24, 2013 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LINK FOR THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE LINK FOR THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS RUSTED AND BECAME FRACTURED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO BECOME...

Apr 24, 2013 Visibility 112,489 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE PARKED UNATTENDED IN A PARKING LOT. THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER HAD BEEN ON PRIOR TO INCIDENT. SECURITY CAMERAS REVEAL THEE WAS NO HUMAN TAMPERING PRIOR TO EXPLOSION.

Apr 24, 2013 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LINK FOR THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE LINK FOR THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS RUSTED AND BECAME FRACTURED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO BECOME...

Apr 24, 2013 Visibility 112,489 mi

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE PARKED UNATTENDED IN A PARKING LOT. THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER HAD BEEN ON PRIOR TO INCIDENT. SECURITY CAMERAS REVEAL THEE WAS NO HUMAN TAMPERING PRIOR TO EXPLOSION.

Apr 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

2002 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND BURNED OUT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND THE INTAKE VALVES CRACKED AS WELL.

Apr 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

2002 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HAS ACCELERATION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND BURNED OUT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND THE INTAKE VALVES CRACKED AS WELL.

Mar 27, 2013 Engine 109,000 mi

TO START OFF THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE WHEN YOU PUSH THE CLUTCH IN IT DIES AND YOU LOOSE ALL POWER , ANOTHER IS THE BUSHING IN THE CONTROL ARM SLIPPED OUT OF THE ARM MOUNT SO I HAD TO REPLACE IT AND ANOTHER THAT JUST HAPPENED IS THE GAS TANK STRAP AND SUPPORT PAN BROKE AND...

Mar 27, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 109,000 mi

TO START OFF THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE WHEN YOU PUSH THE CLUTCH IN IT DIES AND YOU LOOSE ALL POWER , ANOTHER IS THE BUSHING IN THE CONTROL ARM SLIPPED OUT OF THE ARM MOUNT SO I HAD TO REPLACE IT AND ANOTHER THAT JUST HAPPENED IS THE GAS TANK STRAP AND SUPPORT PAN BROKE AND...

Mar 27, 2013 Suspension 109,000 mi

TO START OFF THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE WHEN YOU PUSH THE CLUTCH IN IT DIES AND YOU LOOSE ALL POWER , ANOTHER IS THE BUSHING IN THE CONTROL ARM SLIPPED OUT OF THE ARM MOUNT SO I HAD TO REPLACE IT AND ANOTHER THAT JUST HAPPENED IS THE GAS TANK STRAP AND SUPPORT PAN BROKE AND...

Mar 27, 2013 Engine 109,000 mi

TO START OFF THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE WHEN YOU PUSH THE CLUTCH IN IT DIES AND YOU LOOSE ALL POWER , ANOTHER IS THE BUSHING IN THE CONTROL ARM SLIPPED OUT OF THE ARM MOUNT SO I HAD TO REPLACE IT AND ANOTHER THAT JUST HAPPENED IS THE GAS TANK STRAP AND SUPPORT PAN BROKE AND...

Mar 27, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 109,000 mi

TO START OFF THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE WHEN YOU PUSH THE CLUTCH IN IT DIES AND YOU LOOSE ALL POWER , ANOTHER IS THE BUSHING IN THE CONTROL ARM SLIPPED OUT OF THE ARM MOUNT SO I HAD TO REPLACE IT AND ANOTHER THAT JUST HAPPENED IS THE GAS TANK STRAP AND SUPPORT PAN BROKE AND...

Mar 27, 2013 Suspension 109,000 mi

TO START OFF THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE WHEN YOU PUSH THE CLUTCH IN IT DIES AND YOU LOOSE ALL POWER , ANOTHER IS THE BUSHING IN THE CONTROL ARM SLIPPED OUT OF THE ARM MOUNT SO I HAD TO REPLACE IT AND ANOTHER THAT JUST HAPPENED IS THE GAS TANK STRAP AND SUPPORT PAN BROKE AND...

Mar 12, 2013 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND WOULD NEED TO BE R...

Mar 12, 2013 Structure 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED AND WOULD NEED TO BE R...

Mar 5, 2013 Service Brakes 84,555 mi

MY 2002 ESCAPE WAS SERVICED FOR A RECALL ISSUED A FEW YEARS BACK. THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. WHEN WE TOOK IT IN TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRED THE DEALER SAID THE ABS MODULE WAS BAD- $900 TO FIX IT!! THEY SAY IT IS NOT RELATED BECAUSE IT DIDN'T CATCH FIRE OR BURN UP/MELT THE WIRING HAR...

Mar 5, 2013 Service Brakes 84,555 mi

MY 2002 ESCAPE WAS SERVICED FOR A RECALL ISSUED A FEW YEARS BACK. THE WIRING HARNESS ON THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM. WHEN WE TOOK IT IN TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRED THE DEALER SAID THE ABS MODULE WAS BAD- $900 TO FIX IT!! THEY SAY IT IS NOT RELATED BECAUSE IT DIDN'T CATCH FIRE OR BURN UP/MELT THE WIRING HAR...

Feb 21, 2013 Air Bags

I HAVE HAD MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE SINCE JUNE 2002. I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW AND I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY AIRBAGS BEFORE AND HAVE NEVER BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS THAT WOULD CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. ALL OF A SUDDEN IN EARLY JANUARY 2013, I STARTED TO NOTICE MY CHECK AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD...

Feb 21, 2013 Air Bags

I HAVE HAD MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE SINCE JUNE 2002. I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW AND I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY AIRBAGS BEFORE AND HAVE NEVER BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS THAT WOULD CAUSE THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. ALL OF A SUDDEN IN EARLY JANUARY 2013, I STARTED TO NOTICE MY CHECK AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD...

Feb 13, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE HE HAD TO DOWN SHIFT AND ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. T...

Feb 13, 2013 Service Brakes 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE HE HAD TO DOWN SHIFT AND ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. T...

Feb 13, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE HE HAD TO DOWN SHIFT AND ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. T...

Feb 13, 2013 Service Brakes 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT 40 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE HE HAD TO DOWN SHIFT AND ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. T...

Feb 4, 2013 Structure 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A CLUNKING NOISE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAI...

Feb 4, 2013 Structure 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE A CLUNKING NOISE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAI...

Jan 31, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 160,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A SMALL HILL AND HAD A BLOW OUT THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED OVER THE SIDE OF THE HILL.

Jan 31, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 160,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A SMALL HILL AND HAD A BLOW OUT THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED OVER THE SIDE OF THE HILL.

Jan 25, 2013 Structure 56,000 mi

WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND THE TIRE FELL SIDEWAYS. CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK AND THE GARAGE CALLED AND SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY RUSTED THAT THE CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT A VEHICLE WITH SUCH LITTLE MILEAGE COULD RUST SO BAD. FORD SHOULD SERI...

Jan 25, 2013 Suspension 56,000 mi

WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND THE TIRE FELL SIDEWAYS. CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK AND THE GARAGE CALLED AND SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY RUSTED THAT THE CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT A VEHICLE WITH SUCH LITTLE MILEAGE COULD RUST SO BAD. FORD SHOULD SERI...

Jan 25, 2013 Structure 56,000 mi

WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND THE TIRE FELL SIDEWAYS. CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK AND THE GARAGE CALLED AND SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY RUSTED THAT THE CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT A VEHICLE WITH SUCH LITTLE MILEAGE COULD RUST SO BAD. FORD SHOULD SERI...

Jan 25, 2013 Suspension 56,000 mi

WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND THE TIRE FELL SIDEWAYS. CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK AND THE GARAGE CALLED AND SAID THE SUBFRAME WAS SO BADLY RUSTED THAT THE CONTROL ARM SEPARATED FROM THE SUBFRAME. I FIND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT A VEHICLE WITH SUCH LITTLE MILEAGE COULD RUST SO BAD. FORD SHOULD SERI...

Jan 18, 2013 Suspension Crash 153,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE SUDDENLY MADE A CLUNKING SOUND THEN SUDDENLY STOPPED. I COULD NOT STEER THE CAR TO THE SIDE OR MOVE IT FORWARD OR BACKWARD. I EXITED THE CAR AND LOOKED AT THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE AND IT SEEMED FINE . I THEN WENT OVER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SAW...

Jan 18, 2013 Structure Crash 153,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE SUDDENLY MADE A CLUNKING SOUND THEN SUDDENLY STOPPED. I COULD NOT STEER THE CAR TO THE SIDE OR MOVE IT FORWARD OR BACKWARD. I EXITED THE CAR AND LOOKED AT THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE AND IT SEEMED FINE . I THEN WENT OVER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SAW...

Jan 18, 2013 Suspension Crash 153,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE SUDDENLY MADE A CLUNKING SOUND THEN SUDDENLY STOPPED. I COULD NOT STEER THE CAR TO THE SIDE OR MOVE IT FORWARD OR BACKWARD. I EXITED THE CAR AND LOOKED AT THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE AND IT SEEMED FINE . I THEN WENT OVER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SAW...

Jan 18, 2013 Structure Crash 153,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE SUDDENLY MADE A CLUNKING SOUND THEN SUDDENLY STOPPED. I COULD NOT STEER THE CAR TO THE SIDE OR MOVE IT FORWARD OR BACKWARD. I EXITED THE CAR AND LOOKED AT THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE AND IT SEEMED FINE . I THEN WENT OVER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SAW...

Jan 15, 2013 Service Brakes 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE BRAKE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT C...

Jan 15, 2013 Service Brakes 25,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE BRAKE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT C...

Dec 5, 2012 Engine Fire 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A BURNING ODOR AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT M...

Dec 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A BURNING ODOR AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT M...

Dec 5, 2012 Service Brakes 132,294 mi

I OWN THREE FORD ESCAPES AND ON THIS VEHICLE I'VE HAD THE RIGHT FRONT ABS RING SNAP SAME AS ALL THE OTHERS WITH NO WARRANTY FROM THE DEALER. *TR

Dec 5, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 132,294 mi

I OWN THREE FORD ESCAPES AND ON THIS VEHICLE I'VE HAD THE RIGHT FRONT ABS RING SNAP SAME AS ALL THE OTHERS WITH NO WARRANTY FROM THE DEALER. *TR

Dec 5, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 133,148 mi

AGAIN I OWN THREE OF THESE VEHICLES AND WHILE PUMPING GAS MY FUEL TANK STRAPS ROTTED OUT, SAME AS THE OTHER TWO. AGAIN DEALER WILL NOT WARRANTY AND THEY WON'T HELP ESPECIALLY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WITH ALL THREE VEHICLES. *TR

Dec 5, 2012 Engine Fire 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A BURNING ODOR AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT M...

Dec 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 156,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A BURNING ODOR AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT M...

Dec 5, 2012 Service Brakes 132,294 mi

I OWN THREE FORD ESCAPES AND ON THIS VEHICLE I'VE HAD THE RIGHT FRONT ABS RING SNAP SAME AS ALL THE OTHERS WITH NO WARRANTY FROM THE DEALER. *TR

Dec 5, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 132,294 mi

I OWN THREE FORD ESCAPES AND ON THIS VEHICLE I'VE HAD THE RIGHT FRONT ABS RING SNAP SAME AS ALL THE OTHERS WITH NO WARRANTY FROM THE DEALER. *TR

Dec 5, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 133,148 mi

AGAIN I OWN THREE OF THESE VEHICLES AND WHILE PUMPING GAS MY FUEL TANK STRAPS ROTTED OUT, SAME AS THE OTHER TWO. AGAIN DEALER WILL NOT WARRANTY AND THEY WON'T HELP ESPECIALLY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WITH ALL THREE VEHICLES. *TR

Nov 19, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

UPON PRESSING THE BRAKE, AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO BE NEARLY REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT HAPPENS WITHOUT NOTICE, AND IS BECOMING MORE CONSISTENT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AS THERE WERE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE, BUT THEY SAID WHILE THAT IS A PRO...

Nov 19, 2012 Engine 170,000 mi

UPON PRESSING THE BRAKE, AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO BE NEARLY REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT HAPPENS WITHOUT NOTICE, AND IS BECOMING MORE CONSISTENT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AS THERE WERE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE, BUT THEY SAID WHILE THAT IS A PRO...

Nov 19, 2012 Power Train 170,000 mi

UPON PRESSING THE BRAKE, AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO BE NEARLY REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT HAPPENS WITHOUT NOTICE, AND IS BECOMING MORE CONSISTENT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AS THERE WERE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE, BUT THEY SAID WHILE THAT IS A PRO...

Nov 19, 2012 Power Train 172,000 mi

THE VEHICLE, AFTER BEING TURNED OFF, WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON, AND THE GEAR INDICATOR SQUARE THAT SURROUNDS THE ENGAGED GEAR WAS MULTIPLYING, FLASHING AND "DANCING" FROM GEAR TO GEAR. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME EXACTLY ONE WEEK LATER, AND THIS TIME THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND COULD NOT BE ...

Nov 19, 2012 Electrical System 172,000 mi

THE VEHICLE, AFTER BEING TURNED OFF, WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON, AND THE GEAR INDICATOR SQUARE THAT SURROUNDS THE ENGAGED GEAR WAS MULTIPLYING, FLASHING AND "DANCING" FROM GEAR TO GEAR. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME EXACTLY ONE WEEK LATER, AND THIS TIME THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND COULD NOT BE ...

Nov 19, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 172,000 mi

THE VEHICLE, AFTER BEING TURNED OFF, WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON, AND THE GEAR INDICATOR SQUARE THAT SURROUNDS THE ENGAGED GEAR WAS MULTIPLYING, FLASHING AND "DANCING" FROM GEAR TO GEAR. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME EXACTLY ONE WEEK LATER, AND THIS TIME THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND COULD NOT BE ...

Nov 19, 2012 Exterior Lighting 172,000 mi

THE VEHICLE, AFTER BEING TURNED OFF, WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON, AND THE GEAR INDICATOR SQUARE THAT SURROUNDS THE ENGAGED GEAR WAS MULTIPLYING, FLASHING AND "DANCING" FROM GEAR TO GEAR. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME EXACTLY ONE WEEK LATER, AND THIS TIME THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND COULD NOT BE ...

Nov 19, 2012 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

WHEN I FIRST START MY VEHICLE AND BEGIN DRIVING IT, UNLESS I REACH 20 MPH BEFORE NEEDING TO BRAKE, THE BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND AT FIRST THE PEDAL RESISTS, THEN IT GIVES WAY IN, CAUSING THE BRAKE TO NEED TO PRESSED DOWN COMPLETELY BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL COME TO A STOP. ONCE I REACH THE 20 ...

Nov 19, 2012 Engine 172,000 mi

GOING BETWEEN 34-37 MPH TODAY, MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED UPON SLIGHT DECELERATION AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH INTO ANOTHER LANE. *TR

Nov 19, 2012 Power Train 172,000 mi

GOING BETWEEN 34-37 MPH TODAY, MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED UPON SLIGHT DECELERATION AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH INTO ANOTHER LANE. *TR

Nov 19, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 172,000 mi

GOING BETWEEN 34-37 MPH TODAY, MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED UPON SLIGHT DECELERATION AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH INTO ANOTHER LANE. *TR

Nov 19, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 170,000 mi

UPON PRESSING THE BRAKE, AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO BE NEARLY REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT HAPPENS WITHOUT NOTICE, AND IS BECOMING MORE CONSISTENT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AS THERE WERE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE, BUT THEY SAID WHILE THAT IS A PRO...

Nov 19, 2012 Engine 170,000 mi

UPON PRESSING THE BRAKE, AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO BE NEARLY REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT HAPPENS WITHOUT NOTICE, AND IS BECOMING MORE CONSISTENT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AS THERE WERE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE, BUT THEY SAID WHILE THAT IS A PRO...

Nov 19, 2012 Power Train 170,000 mi

UPON PRESSING THE BRAKE, AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO BE NEARLY REAR-ENDED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT HAPPENS WITHOUT NOTICE, AND IS BECOMING MORE CONSISTENT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AS THERE WERE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE, BUT THEY SAID WHILE THAT IS A PRO...

Nov 19, 2012 Power Train 172,000 mi

THE VEHICLE, AFTER BEING TURNED OFF, WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON, AND THE GEAR INDICATOR SQUARE THAT SURROUNDS THE ENGAGED GEAR WAS MULTIPLYING, FLASHING AND "DANCING" FROM GEAR TO GEAR. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME EXACTLY ONE WEEK LATER, AND THIS TIME THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND COULD NOT BE ...

Nov 19, 2012 Electrical System 172,000 mi

THE VEHICLE, AFTER BEING TURNED OFF, WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON, AND THE GEAR INDICATOR SQUARE THAT SURROUNDS THE ENGAGED GEAR WAS MULTIPLYING, FLASHING AND "DANCING" FROM GEAR TO GEAR. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME EXACTLY ONE WEEK LATER, AND THIS TIME THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND COULD NOT BE ...

Nov 19, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 172,000 mi

THE VEHICLE, AFTER BEING TURNED OFF, WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON, AND THE GEAR INDICATOR SQUARE THAT SURROUNDS THE ENGAGED GEAR WAS MULTIPLYING, FLASHING AND "DANCING" FROM GEAR TO GEAR. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME EXACTLY ONE WEEK LATER, AND THIS TIME THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND COULD NOT BE ...

Nov 19, 2012 Exterior Lighting 172,000 mi

THE VEHICLE, AFTER BEING TURNED OFF, WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON, AND THE GEAR INDICATOR SQUARE THAT SURROUNDS THE ENGAGED GEAR WAS MULTIPLYING, FLASHING AND "DANCING" FROM GEAR TO GEAR. THIS HAPPENED A SECOND TIME EXACTLY ONE WEEK LATER, AND THIS TIME THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE FLASHING AND COULD NOT BE ...

Nov 19, 2012 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

WHEN I FIRST START MY VEHICLE AND BEGIN DRIVING IT, UNLESS I REACH 20 MPH BEFORE NEEDING TO BRAKE, THE BRAKES MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND AT FIRST THE PEDAL RESISTS, THEN IT GIVES WAY IN, CAUSING THE BRAKE TO NEED TO PRESSED DOWN COMPLETELY BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL COME TO A STOP. ONCE I REACH THE 20 ...

Nov 19, 2012 Engine 172,000 mi

GOING BETWEEN 34-37 MPH TODAY, MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED UPON SLIGHT DECELERATION AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH INTO ANOTHER LANE. *TR

Nov 19, 2012 Power Train 172,000 mi

GOING BETWEEN 34-37 MPH TODAY, MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED UPON SLIGHT DECELERATION AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH INTO ANOTHER LANE. *TR

Nov 19, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 172,000 mi

GOING BETWEEN 34-37 MPH TODAY, MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED UPON SLIGHT DECELERATION AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH INTO ANOTHER LANE. *TR

Nov 6, 2012 Service Brakes 203,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS SHE WOULD HEAR A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE. WHEN SHE WOULD DEPRESSES THE BRAKES THE NOISE WOULD STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE...

Nov 6, 2012 Service Brakes 203,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS SHE WOULD HEAR A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE. WHEN SHE WOULD DEPRESSES THE BRAKES THE NOISE WOULD STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE...

Nov 5, 2012 Air Bags 80,060 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT ERRONEOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,060 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Nov 5, 2012 Suspension 154,131 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND COMING TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND. AFTER I STOPPED, I RELEASED THE BRAKE AND ROLLED FORWARD A FEW FEET BEFORE RE-APPLYING THE BRAKES AND THE SOUND REPEATED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT ACROSS THE HIGHWAY TO A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR RE...

Nov 5, 2012 Steering 154,131 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND COMING TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND. AFTER I STOPPED, I RELEASED THE BRAKE AND ROLLED FORWARD A FEW FEET BEFORE RE-APPLYING THE BRAKES AND THE SOUND REPEATED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT ACROSS THE HIGHWAY TO A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR RE...

Nov 5, 2012 Air Bags 80,060 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT ERRONEOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,060 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Nov 5, 2012 Suspension 154,131 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND COMING TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND. AFTER I STOPPED, I RELEASED THE BRAKE AND ROLLED FORWARD A FEW FEET BEFORE RE-APPLYING THE BRAKES AND THE SOUND REPEATED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT ACROSS THE HIGHWAY TO A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR RE...

Nov 5, 2012 Steering 154,131 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND COMING TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND. AFTER I STOPPED, I RELEASED THE BRAKE AND ROLLED FORWARD A FEW FEET BEFORE RE-APPLYING THE BRAKES AND THE SOUND REPEATED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT ACROSS THE HIGHWAY TO A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR RE...

Nov 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V353000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CABLES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO INFORMED THE REMEDY PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE EXPECTED DATE WAS MID AUGUST 2012. THE DEALER AND MANU...

Nov 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V353000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CABLES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO INFORMED THE REMEDY PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE EXPECTED DATE WAS MID AUGUST 2012. THE DEALER AND MANU...

Oct 24, 2012 Air Bags 108,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R...

Oct 24, 2012 Air Bags 108,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R...

Oct 16, 2012 Visibility/wiper 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD EXPLOSION WHILE THE CONTACT DRIVING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS HAD EXPLODED AND SHATTERED, CAUSING SCRATCHES TO THE SIDE WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Oct 16, 2012 Visibility/wiper 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD EXPLOSION WHILE THE CONTACT DRIVING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS HAD EXPLODED AND SHATTERED, CAUSING SCRATCHES TO THE SIDE WINDOWS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA...

Oct 10, 2012 Power Train 54,000 mi

A COUPLE OF FRIENDS AND I WHERE ON OUR WAY TO LA WHEN WE STOPPED FOR GAS. FILLED UP THE TANK AND THEN STARTED THE CAR, WHICH STARTED PERFECTLY FINE, I THEN PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND WHEN I PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR SIMPLY REVVED THE ENGINE AND DID NOT MOVE. THE DRIVE GEAR WAS NOT ENGAGING BUT...

Oct 10, 2012 Power Train 54,000 mi

A COUPLE OF FRIENDS AND I WHERE ON OUR WAY TO LA WHEN WE STOPPED FOR GAS. FILLED UP THE TANK AND THEN STARTED THE CAR, WHICH STARTED PERFECTLY FINE, I THEN PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND WHEN I PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR SIMPLY REVVED THE ENGINE AND DID NOT MOVE. THE DRIVE GEAR WAS NOT ENGAGING BUT...

Oct 3, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 135,320 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEGUN TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY SINCE EARLY SEPTEMBER. THERE HAS BEEN AT LEAST FOUR INCIDENTS INVOLVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING WHEN ITS WAS AT LOW SPEED OR STOPPED (WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE). THE ACCELERATIONS LAST A FEW SECONDS AND LURCH THE CAR FORWARD. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN...

Oct 3, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 135,320 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEGUN TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY SINCE EARLY SEPTEMBER. THERE HAS BEEN AT LEAST FOUR INCIDENTS INVOLVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING WHEN ITS WAS AT LOW SPEED OR STOPPED (WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE). THE ACCELERATIONS LAST A FEW SECONDS AND LURCH THE CAR FORWARD. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN...

Oct 3, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 135,320 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEGUN TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY SINCE EARLY SEPTEMBER. THERE HAS BEEN AT LEAST FOUR INCIDENTS INVOLVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING WHEN ITS WAS AT LOW SPEED OR STOPPED (WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE). THE ACCELERATIONS LAST A FEW SECONDS AND LURCH THE CAR FORWARD. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN...

Oct 3, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 135,320 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEGUN TO ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY SINCE EARLY SEPTEMBER. THERE HAS BEEN AT LEAST FOUR INCIDENTS INVOLVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATING WHEN ITS WAS AT LOW SPEED OR STOPPED (WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE). THE ACCELERATIONS LAST A FEW SECONDS AND LURCH THE CAR FORWARD. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN...

Sep 27, 2012 Structure 49,500 mi

DRIVING 15MPH DOWN HOME STREET AND HEARD A CLUNK. PUT IN REVERSE TO GET BACK TO DRIVEWAY AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS SIDEWAYS AND DRAGGING. AFTER CALLING LOCAL GARAGE WAS INFORMED IT WAS THE SUBFRAME THAT HOLDS THE CONTROL ARM THAT WAS RUSTED THROUGH. ABLE TO MANEUVER CAR ONTO FRONT LAWN WHERE IT STI...

Sep 27, 2012 Suspension 49,500 mi

DRIVING 15MPH DOWN HOME STREET AND HEARD A CLUNK. PUT IN REVERSE TO GET BACK TO DRIVEWAY AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS SIDEWAYS AND DRAGGING. AFTER CALLING LOCAL GARAGE WAS INFORMED IT WAS THE SUBFRAME THAT HOLDS THE CONTROL ARM THAT WAS RUSTED THROUGH. ABLE TO MANEUVER CAR ONTO FRONT LAWN WHERE IT STI...

Sep 27, 2012 Structure 49,500 mi

DRIVING 15MPH DOWN HOME STREET AND HEARD A CLUNK. PUT IN REVERSE TO GET BACK TO DRIVEWAY AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS SIDEWAYS AND DRAGGING. AFTER CALLING LOCAL GARAGE WAS INFORMED IT WAS THE SUBFRAME THAT HOLDS THE CONTROL ARM THAT WAS RUSTED THROUGH. ABLE TO MANEUVER CAR ONTO FRONT LAWN WHERE IT STI...

Sep 27, 2012 Suspension 49,500 mi

DRIVING 15MPH DOWN HOME STREET AND HEARD A CLUNK. PUT IN REVERSE TO GET BACK TO DRIVEWAY AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS SIDEWAYS AND DRAGGING. AFTER CALLING LOCAL GARAGE WAS INFORMED IT WAS THE SUBFRAME THAT HOLDS THE CONTROL ARM THAT WAS RUSTED THROUGH. ABLE TO MANEUVER CAR ONTO FRONT LAWN WHERE IT STI...

Sep 24, 2012 Suspension 147,000 mi

FORD ESCAPE WAS MAKING SHARP JERKING MOTIONS LIKE THE FRONT WHEELS WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. IT HAPPEND RIGHT AFTER I TOOK THE ESCAPE IN TO FORD DEALER TO GET THE ABS AND ENGINE COVER RECALLS. THEY SAID THEY DID NOT CASUE THE PROBLEM. I TOOK TO LOCAL MECH IN TOWN AND HE SAID ISSUE IS THE CONTROL AR...

Sep 24, 2012 Suspension 147,000 mi

FORD ESCAPE WAS MAKING SHARP JERKING MOTIONS LIKE THE FRONT WHEELS WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. IT HAPPEND RIGHT AFTER I TOOK THE ESCAPE IN TO FORD DEALER TO GET THE ABS AND ENGINE COVER RECALLS. THEY SAID THEY DID NOT CASUE THE PROBLEM. I TOOK TO LOCAL MECH IN TOWN AND HE SAID ISSUE IS THE CONTROL AR...

Sep 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S HOME, A NEARBY FENCE AND FINALLY A TREE. THE FAILURE CEASED ONCE THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE TREE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURI...

Sep 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 173,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S HOME, A NEARBY FENCE AND FINALLY A TREE. THE FAILURE CEASED ONCE THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE TREE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURI...

Sep 8, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

1 - REAR LATCH IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN IT IS COOL OUTSIDE, THE LATCH WILL NOT OPEN THE BACK DOOR. 2 - WINDOW LATCH HAS RUSTED CAUSING THE REAR WINDOW TO DETACH FROM THE HINGE. NOT THAT I AM BIDDER, BUT AT 37K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW.... I DISCUSSED THIS ISSUE WITH BOTH FORD AN...

Sep 8, 2012 Power Train 80,000 mi

1 - REAR LATCH IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN IT IS COOL OUTSIDE, THE LATCH WILL NOT OPEN THE BACK DOOR. 2 - WINDOW LATCH HAS RUSTED CAUSING THE REAR WINDOW TO DETACH FROM THE HINGE. NOT THAT I AM BIDDER, BUT AT 37K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW.... I DISCUSSED THIS ISSUE WITH BOTH FORD AN...

Sep 8, 2012 Structure 80,000 mi

1 - REAR LATCH IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN IT IS COOL OUTSIDE, THE LATCH WILL NOT OPEN THE BACK DOOR. 2 - WINDOW LATCH HAS RUSTED CAUSING THE REAR WINDOW TO DETACH FROM THE HINGE. NOT THAT I AM BIDDER, BUT AT 37K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW.... I DISCUSSED THIS ISSUE WITH BOTH FORD AN...

Sep 8, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 80,000 mi

1 - REAR LATCH IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN IT IS COOL OUTSIDE, THE LATCH WILL NOT OPEN THE BACK DOOR. 2 - WINDOW LATCH HAS RUSTED CAUSING THE REAR WINDOW TO DETACH FROM THE HINGE. NOT THAT I AM BIDDER, BUT AT 37K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW.... I DISCUSSED THIS ISSUE WITH BOTH FORD AN...

Sep 8, 2012 Power Train 80,000 mi

1 - REAR LATCH IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN IT IS COOL OUTSIDE, THE LATCH WILL NOT OPEN THE BACK DOOR. 2 - WINDOW LATCH HAS RUSTED CAUSING THE REAR WINDOW TO DETACH FROM THE HINGE. NOT THAT I AM BIDDER, BUT AT 37K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW.... I DISCUSSED THIS ISSUE WITH BOTH FORD AN...

Sep 8, 2012 Structure 80,000 mi

1 - REAR LATCH IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN IT IS COOL OUTSIDE, THE LATCH WILL NOT OPEN THE BACK DOOR. 2 - WINDOW LATCH HAS RUSTED CAUSING THE REAR WINDOW TO DETACH FROM THE HINGE. NOT THAT I AM BIDDER, BUT AT 37K MILES, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW.... I DISCUSSED THIS ISSUE WITH BOTH FORD AN...

Aug 30, 2012 Structure 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE REAR LIFT GATE HINGE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THE HINGE PART NUMBER WAS THE SAME PART NUMBER FOR THE HINGE BEING RECALLED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V442000 STRUCT...

Aug 30, 2012 Structure 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE REAR LIFT GATE HINGE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THE HINGE PART NUMBER WAS THE SAME PART NUMBER FOR THE HINGE BEING RECALLED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V442000 STRUCT...

Aug 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

FUEL TANK STRAP RUSTED AND BROKE FROM TANK SAGGED ONTO DRIVE SHAFT WHEN TANK WAS FULL OF FUEL THIS ONLY WAS NOTED WHEN TURNING A SHARP CORNER, WORE HOLE IN TANK METAL COVER.NOTE COVER IS RUSTED. *TR

Aug 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

FUEL TANK STRAP RUSTED AND BROKE FROM TANK SAGGED ONTO DRIVE SHAFT WHEN TANK WAS FULL OF FUEL THIS ONLY WAS NOTED WHEN TURNING A SHARP CORNER, WORE HOLE IN TANK METAL COVER.NOTE COVER IS RUSTED. *TR

Aug 8, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER ( A TEACHER) WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON I94 TO WORK IN 2010 WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SET. THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASED AND SHE HIT THE BRAKE, BUT THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND SHE COULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AS IT OVER-POWERED THE BRAKE. SHE DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO AND CALLED 911. TH...

Aug 8, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER ( A TEACHER) WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON I94 TO WORK IN 2010 WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SET. THE VEHICLE SPEED INCREASED AND SHE HIT THE BRAKE, BUT THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND SHE COULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AS IT OVER-POWERED THE BRAKE. SHE DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO AND CALLED 911. TH...

Aug 6, 2012 Steering 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A GRINDING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE NOISE BECAME MORE PREVALENT DURING HOT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGN...

Aug 6, 2012 Steering 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A GRINDING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE NOISE BECAME MORE PREVALENT DURING HOT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DIAGN...

Aug 1, 2012 Structure 79,000 mi

MY CAR HAD A LOUD SQUEAK AND CREAK WHILE DRIVING THAT CONTINUALLY GOT LOUDER OVER THE PAST WEEK... I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE DISCOVERED THE SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HAS COMPLETELY ROTTED AWAY. THIS ATTACHES TO THE CONTROL ARM, AND FORD HAS NO RECALL. HE IS A CERTIFIED MEC...

Aug 1, 2012 Suspension 79,000 mi

MY CAR HAD A LOUD SQUEAK AND CREAK WHILE DRIVING THAT CONTINUALLY GOT LOUDER OVER THE PAST WEEK... I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE DISCOVERED THE SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HAS COMPLETELY ROTTED AWAY. THIS ATTACHES TO THE CONTROL ARM, AND FORD HAS NO RECALL. HE IS A CERTIFIED MEC...

Aug 1, 2012 Structure 79,000 mi

MY CAR HAD A LOUD SQUEAK AND CREAK WHILE DRIVING THAT CONTINUALLY GOT LOUDER OVER THE PAST WEEK... I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE DISCOVERED THE SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HAS COMPLETELY ROTTED AWAY. THIS ATTACHES TO THE CONTROL ARM, AND FORD HAS NO RECALL. HE IS A CERTIFIED MEC...

Aug 1, 2012 Suspension 79,000 mi

MY CAR HAD A LOUD SQUEAK AND CREAK WHILE DRIVING THAT CONTINUALLY GOT LOUDER OVER THE PAST WEEK... I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE DISCOVERED THE SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HAS COMPLETELY ROTTED AWAY. THIS ATTACHES TO THE CONTROL ARM, AND FORD HAS NO RECALL. HE IS A CERTIFIED MEC...

Jul 27, 2012 Service Brakes 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE EXHIBITING FAILURES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKES, ROTORS, BRAKE P...

Jul 27, 2012 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

BRAKE TONE RINGS CRACK AND CAUSE ABS TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON FORD ESCAPES. *TR

Jul 27, 2012 Service Brakes 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE EXHIBITING FAILURES AND THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKES, ROTORS, BRAKE P...

Jul 27, 2012 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

BRAKE TONE RINGS CRACK AND CAUSE ABS TO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON FORD ESCAPES. *TR

Jul 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 119,483 mi

[XXX] WAS DRIVING HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE WHEN, WHILE ACCELERATING UP A HILL, THE SPEED CONTROL THROTTLE GUIDE ROTATED UP INTO THE APPEARANCE COVER AND BECAME LATCHED IN A RIB. THIS RESULTED IN A WIDE OPEN THROTTLE, AND [XXX] WAS UNABLE TO SLOW OR STOP THE CAR. THE BRAKES THEN OVERHEATED AND FAILED, ...

Jul 26, 2012 Service Brakes Crash 119,483 mi

[XXX] WAS DRIVING HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE WHEN, WHILE ACCELERATING UP A HILL, THE SPEED CONTROL THROTTLE GUIDE ROTATED UP INTO THE APPEARANCE COVER AND BECAME LATCHED IN A RIB. THIS RESULTED IN A WIDE OPEN THROTTLE, AND [XXX] WAS UNABLE TO SLOW OR STOP THE CAR. THE BRAKES THEN OVERHEATED AND FAILED, ...

Jul 26, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 119,483 mi

[XXX] WAS DRIVING HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE WHEN, WHILE ACCELERATING UP A HILL, THE SPEED CONTROL THROTTLE GUIDE ROTATED UP INTO THE APPEARANCE COVER AND BECAME LATCHED IN A RIB. THIS RESULTED IN A WIDE OPEN THROTTLE, AND [XXX] WAS UNABLE TO SLOW OR STOP THE CAR. THE BRAKES THEN OVERHEATED AND FAILED, ...

Jul 26, 2012 Service Brakes Crash 119,483 mi

[XXX] WAS DRIVING HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE WHEN, WHILE ACCELERATING UP A HILL, THE SPEED CONTROL THROTTLE GUIDE ROTATED UP INTO THE APPEARANCE COVER AND BECAME LATCHED IN A RIB. THIS RESULTED IN A WIDE OPEN THROTTLE, AND [XXX] WAS UNABLE TO SLOW OR STOP THE CAR. THE BRAKES THEN OVERHEATED AND FAILED, ...

Jul 20, 2012 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Jul 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE ACCELERATION AND SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, APPLIED THE BRAKES AND ACTIVATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WOU...

Jul 20, 2012 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRAKE FLUID LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Jul 20, 2012 Power Train 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Jul 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE ACCELERATION AND SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, APPLIED THE BRAKES AND ACTIVATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WOU...

Jul 20, 2012 Service Brakes 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRAKE FLUID LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Jul 19, 2012 Engine 68,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS ON ICE-GLAZED WINTER ROADS IN FAIRBANKS, AK, I APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO PREPARE TO SLOW DOWN. INSTEAD OF DROPPING TO IDLE SPEEDS, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED UP TO 3500-4000 RPM. I SHIFTED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL AND W...

Jul 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 68,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS ON ICE-GLAZED WINTER ROADS IN FAIRBANKS, AK, I APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO PREPARE TO SLOW DOWN. INSTEAD OF DROPPING TO IDLE SPEEDS, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED UP TO 3500-4000 RPM. I SHIFTED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL AND W...

Jul 19, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 68,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS ON ICE-GLAZED WINTER ROADS IN FAIRBANKS, AK, I APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO PREPARE TO SLOW DOWN. INSTEAD OF DROPPING TO IDLE SPEEDS, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED UP TO 3500-4000 RPM. I SHIFTED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL AND W...

Jul 19, 2012 Engine 68,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS ON ICE-GLAZED WINTER ROADS IN FAIRBANKS, AK, I APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO PREPARE TO SLOW DOWN. INSTEAD OF DROPPING TO IDLE SPEEDS, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED UP TO 3500-4000 RPM. I SHIFTED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL AND W...

Jul 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 68,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS ON ICE-GLAZED WINTER ROADS IN FAIRBANKS, AK, I APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO PREPARE TO SLOW DOWN. INSTEAD OF DROPPING TO IDLE SPEEDS, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED UP TO 3500-4000 RPM. I SHIFTED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL AND W...

Jul 19, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 68,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS ON ICE-GLAZED WINTER ROADS IN FAIRBANKS, AK, I APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION AND TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO PREPARE TO SLOW DOWN. INSTEAD OF DROPPING TO IDLE SPEEDS, THE ENGINE ACCELERATED UP TO 3500-4000 RPM. I SHIFTED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL AND W...

Jul 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING AT LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY TO 15 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED AGAINST THE FOUNDATION OF THE GARAGE IN THE CONTA...

Jul 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK IN OPEN THROTTLE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK SPORADICALLY AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE CONTACT TO ACCELERA...

Jul 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING AT LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABNORMALLY TO 15 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED AGAINST THE FOUNDATION OF THE GARAGE IN THE CONTA...

Jul 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK IN OPEN THROTTLE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK SPORADICALLY AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE CONTACT TO ACCELERA...

Jul 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 119,000 mi

ATTORNEY FOR DRIVER'S FAMILY AND MEDIA REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE IN THE PHOENIX / MESA AREA ALONG ARIZONA STATE ROUTE 87 TOWARDS PAYSON. THE FINAL APPROACH TO PAYSON INVOLVES A PROLONGED UPWARD GRADE, WHICH WOULD HAVE REQUIRED HEAVY ACCELERATOR USE...

Jul 17, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 119,000 mi

ATTORNEY FOR DRIVER'S FAMILY AND MEDIA REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE IN THE PHOENIX / MESA AREA ALONG ARIZONA STATE ROUTE 87 TOWARDS PAYSON. THE FINAL APPROACH TO PAYSON INVOLVES A PROLONGED UPWARD GRADE, WHICH WOULD HAVE REQUIRED HEAVY ACCELERATOR USE...

Jul 5, 2012 Service Brakes 111,053 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER :12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE ). LATER, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. T...

Jul 5, 2012 Service Brakes 111,053 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER :12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE ). LATER, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. T...

Jul 1, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,354 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE IT WOULD TAKE ALONG TIME TO START. VEHICLE CHECKED NOTHING FOUND, NO TROUBLE CODE. CHANGED THINGS LIKE FUEL FILTER, AIR FILTER AND OTHER SIMPLE THING. NOW VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING BUT THE VEHICLE WILL START BACK UP IMMEDIATELY. AGAIN NO TROUBLE CODES. THE TRU...

Jul 1, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,354 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE IT WOULD TAKE ALONG TIME TO START. VEHICLE CHECKED NOTHING FOUND, NO TROUBLE CODE. CHANGED THINGS LIKE FUEL FILTER, AIR FILTER AND OTHER SIMPLE THING. NOW VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING BUT THE VEHICLE WILL START BACK UP IMMEDIATELY. AGAIN NO TROUBLE CODES. THE TRU...

Jun 27, 2012 Service Brakes Fire 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN 2010, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE ABS MODULE WAS NOT REPLACED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE VEH...

Jun 27, 2012 Service Brakes Fire 139,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN 2010, THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE ABS MODULE WAS NOT REPLACED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE VEH...

Jun 25, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND MOMENTS LATER, THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN....

Jun 25, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND MOMENTS LATER, THE VEHICLE IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN....

Jun 15, 2012 Electrical System 69 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND THEN THE LIGHT WAS OFF. I'VE HAD THE CAR NOW FOR 10 YEARS THIS DECEMBER. I CAN'T RECALL A TIME MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS NOT BEEN ON. JUST RECENTLY I STARTED RESEARCHING AND FOUND THEIR IS A SHORT WIRE UNDER THE DRIVERS...

Jun 15, 2012 Air Bags 69 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND THEN THE LIGHT WAS OFF. I'VE HAD THE CAR NOW FOR 10 YEARS THIS DECEMBER. I CAN'T RECALL A TIME MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS NOT BEEN ON. JUST RECENTLY I STARTED RESEARCHING AND FOUND THEIR IS A SHORT WIRE UNDER THE DRIVERS...

Jun 15, 2012 Electrical System 69 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND THEN THE LIGHT WAS OFF. I'VE HAD THE CAR NOW FOR 10 YEARS THIS DECEMBER. I CAN'T RECALL A TIME MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS NOT BEEN ON. JUST RECENTLY I STARTED RESEARCHING AND FOUND THEIR IS A SHORT WIRE UNDER THE DRIVERS...

Jun 15, 2012 Air Bags 69 mi

THE AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND THEN THE LIGHT WAS OFF. I'VE HAD THE CAR NOW FOR 10 YEARS THIS DECEMBER. I CAN'T RECALL A TIME MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS NOT BEEN ON. JUST RECENTLY I STARTED RESEARCHING AND FOUND THEIR IS A SHORT WIRE UNDER THE DRIVERS...

Jun 10, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BECAME STUCK IN THE LOCK POTION AND YOU CAN NO LONGER OPEN THAT DOOR AT ALL. YOU CAN'T UNLOCK THE ETHER. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE, OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 10, 2012 Structure 120,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BECAME STUCK IN THE LOCK POTION AND YOU CAN NO LONGER OPEN THAT DOOR AT ALL. YOU CAN'T UNLOCK THE ETHER. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE, OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Jun 4, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI-LOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) WAS RECEIVED JANUARY 2012. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL THE END OF JUNE. THE MANUFACTUR...

Jun 4, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI-LOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) WAS RECEIVED JANUARY 2012. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL THE END OF JUNE. THE MANUFACTUR...

Jun 4, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI-LOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) WAS RECEIVED JANUARY 2012. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL THE END OF JUNE. THE MANUFACTUR...

Jun 4, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI-LOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) WAS RECEIVED JANUARY 2012. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL THE END OF JUNE. THE MANUFACTUR...

Jun 1, 2012 Engine 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEAT VALVE FAILED AND CAUSED THE PISTONS TO FAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN POORLY AND SLOWER THAN NORMAL. THE DEALER W...

Jun 1, 2012 Engine 111,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 35 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEAT VALVE FAILED AND CAUSED THE PISTONS TO FAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN POORLY AND SLOWER THAN NORMAL. THE DEALER W...

May 30, 2012 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE ABS MOTOR CONTINUED RUNNING ONCE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UN...

May 30, 2012 Service Brakes 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE ABS MOTOR CONTINUED RUNNING ONCE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED, WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UN...

May 29, 2012 Air Bags 20,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY ESCAPE IN 2004, WITH 15,000. MILES. SHORTLY AFTER THAT I RECEIVED AN NOTICED THAT IT HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR SOMETHING WITH THE SAFETY BELT WHICH THEY REPLACED/REPAIRED FRR OF CHARGE. NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS SOME TYPE OF SENOR, AND IT WOULD COST ABOUT ...

May 29, 2012 Air Bags 20,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY ESCAPE IN 2004, WITH 15,000. MILES. SHORTLY AFTER THAT I RECEIVED AN NOTICED THAT IT HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR SOMETHING WITH THE SAFETY BELT WHICH THEY REPLACED/REPAIRED FRR OF CHARGE. NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS SOME TYPE OF SENOR, AND IT WOULD COST ABOUT ...

May 22, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY TYPE OF CORRESPONDENCE AS TO WHEN HE CAN HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED ON HIS VEHICLE. RECALL # 07V156000 *JB

May 22, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY TYPE OF CORRESPONDENCE AS TO WHEN HE CAN HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED ON HIS VEHICLE. RECALL # 07V156000 *JB

May 21, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR LIFT-GATE LATCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V602000 COMPONENT: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS: LATCH WAS RELATED, HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT W...

May 21, 2012 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ON MARCH 26, 2012 AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. AN AUTH...

May 21, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR LIFT-GATE LATCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V602000 COMPONENT: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS: LATCH WAS RELATED, HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT W...

May 21, 2012 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ON MARCH 26, 2012 AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. AN AUTH...

May 15, 2012 Service Brakes 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) FIVE MONTHS AGO BUT THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO PARK HIS VEH...

May 15, 2012 Service Brakes 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) FIVE MONTHS AGO BUT THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO PARK HIS VEH...

May 10, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEAR NHTSA: I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN JANUARY 2012 FOR MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE. A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. BECAUSE OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO PARK THEIR CARS AWAY FROM STRUCTURES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FIRE F...

May 10, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DEAR NHTSA: I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN JANUARY 2012 FOR MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE. A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR IN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. BECAUSE OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO PARK THEIR CARS AWAY FROM STRUCTURES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FIRE F...

May 8, 2012 Structure 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL AND THE SUB FRAME HAD RUSTED OUT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THEIR MECHANIC THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE...

May 8, 2012 Structure 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL AND THE SUB FRAME HAD RUSTED OUT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THEIR MECHANIC THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE...

May 1, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BURNING ODOR WAS EXHIBITED FORM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE TWO LEAKS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE B...

May 1, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BURNING ODOR WAS EXHIBITED FORM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE TWO LEAKS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE B...

May 1, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BURNING ODOR WAS EXHIBITED FORM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE TWO LEAKS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE B...

May 1, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BURNING ODOR WAS EXHIBITED FORM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE TWO LEAKS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE B...

Apr 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED FORD TOLD HER THAT THE PARTS FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI-LOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT GIVE A TIME FRAME FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE....

Apr 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED FORD TOLD HER THAT THE PARTS FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI-LOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT GIVE A TIME FRAME FOR WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE....

Apr 26, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OF HER HOME WHEN SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE SMOKE CLEARED WITHIN MOMENTS, BEFORE THE CONTACT COULD REACH THE VEHICLE AND INVESTIGATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AND LEFT W...

Apr 26, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OF HER HOME WHEN SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE SMOKE CLEARED WITHIN MOMENTS, BEFORE THE CONTACT COULD REACH THE VEHICLE AND INVESTIGATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AND LEFT W...

Apr 25, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TH...

Apr 25, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TH...

Apr 24, 2012 Electrical System Fire 118,390 mi

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN FEB FROM FORD (RECALL ID 12V00500 - ISSUED JAN 2012). INDICATED POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE FLUIDS LEAKS THAT COULD CAUSE SHORTS IN THE ABS ELECTRONICS. WE CONTACTED DEALER. NO PARTS AVAILABLE YET. OUR ABS AND BRAKE INDICATORS CAME ON IN MARCH AS DESCRIBED IN THE RE...

Apr 24, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 118,390 mi

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN FEB FROM FORD (RECALL ID 12V00500 - ISSUED JAN 2012). INDICATED POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE FLUIDS LEAKS THAT COULD CAUSE SHORTS IN THE ABS ELECTRONICS. WE CONTACTED DEALER. NO PARTS AVAILABLE YET. OUR ABS AND BRAKE INDICATORS CAME ON IN MARCH AS DESCRIBED IN THE RE...

Apr 24, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 118,390 mi

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN FEB FROM FORD (RECALL ID 12V00500 - ISSUED JAN 2012). INDICATED POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE FLUIDS LEAKS THAT COULD CAUSE SHORTS IN THE ABS ELECTRONICS. WE CONTACTED DEALER. NO PARTS AVAILABLE YET. OUR ABS AND BRAKE INDICATORS CAME ON IN MARCH AS DESCRIBED IN THE RE...

Apr 24, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

WHILE FILLING GAS TANK HEARD A LOUD POP,AFTER ARRIVING AT DESTINATION HAD SOMEONE LOOK UNDER CAR AND DISCOVERED TANK STRAPS RUSTED AND BROKE LEAVING NOTHING TO HOLD GAS TANK IN PLACE. NO OTHER RUSTY OR RUSTED PARTS UNDER CAR. HAD DEALER REPAIR AT A COST OF $725. *TR

Apr 24, 2012 Electrical System Fire 118,390 mi

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN FEB FROM FORD (RECALL ID 12V00500 - ISSUED JAN 2012). INDICATED POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE FLUIDS LEAKS THAT COULD CAUSE SHORTS IN THE ABS ELECTRONICS. WE CONTACTED DEALER. NO PARTS AVAILABLE YET. OUR ABS AND BRAKE INDICATORS CAME ON IN MARCH AS DESCRIBED IN THE RE...

Apr 24, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 118,390 mi

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN FEB FROM FORD (RECALL ID 12V00500 - ISSUED JAN 2012). INDICATED POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE FLUIDS LEAKS THAT COULD CAUSE SHORTS IN THE ABS ELECTRONICS. WE CONTACTED DEALER. NO PARTS AVAILABLE YET. OUR ABS AND BRAKE INDICATORS CAME ON IN MARCH AS DESCRIBED IN THE RE...

Apr 24, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 118,390 mi

RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN FEB FROM FORD (RECALL ID 12V00500 - ISSUED JAN 2012). INDICATED POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE FLUIDS LEAKS THAT COULD CAUSE SHORTS IN THE ABS ELECTRONICS. WE CONTACTED DEALER. NO PARTS AVAILABLE YET. OUR ABS AND BRAKE INDICATORS CAME ON IN MARCH AS DESCRIBED IN THE RE...

Apr 24, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

WHILE FILLING GAS TANK HEARD A LOUD POP,AFTER ARRIVING AT DESTINATION HAD SOMEONE LOOK UNDER CAR AND DISCOVERED TANK STRAPS RUSTED AND BROKE LEAVING NOTHING TO HOLD GAS TANK IN PLACE. NO OTHER RUSTY OR RUSTED PARTS UNDER CAR. HAD DEALER REPAIR AT A COST OF $725. *TR

Apr 20, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE EVENTUALLY RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE), WHICH ADDRESSED THE...

Apr 20, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE EVENTUALLY RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE), WHICH ADDRESSED THE...

Apr 19, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE.THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) IN APRIL 2012. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR RECALL REPAIRS WAS ON BACK ORDER AND WAS NOT AWARE ...

Apr 19, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE.THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) IN APRIL 2012. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR RECALL REPAIRS WAS ON BACK ORDER AND WAS NOT AWARE ...

Apr 17, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 11S24.IT IS TAKING FORD WAY TOO LONG TO FIX THE PROBLEM.WE CALLED THEM TWICE AND TODAY FORD SAID MIGHT NOT HAVE PARTS UNTIL JUNE. *JS

Apr 17, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 11S24.IT IS TAKING FORD WAY TOO LONG TO FIX THE PROBLEM.WE CALLED THEM TWICE AND TODAY FORD SAID MIGHT NOT HAVE PARTS UNTIL JUNE. *JS

Apr 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING AND CAUSED A SHORT IN THE BRAKE CONTROL MODULE. THE BRAKE CONTROL MODULE WOULD HAVE T...

Apr 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING AND CAUSED A SHORT IN THE BRAKE CONTROL MODULE. THE BRAKE CONTROL MODULE WOULD HAVE T...

Apr 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) IN JANUARY, THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT A SECOND LETTER WOULD BE SENT TO THE CONTACT IN APRIL TO ADVISED O...

Apr 13, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE) IN JANUARY, THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT A SECOND LETTER WOULD BE SENT TO THE CONTACT IN APRIL TO ADVISED O...

Apr 12, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR PARTS WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER A SIX MONTH WAITING PE...

Apr 12, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR PARTS WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER A SIX MONTH WAITING PE...

Apr 8, 2012 Visibility 104,861 mi

REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE PARKED. *TR

Apr 8, 2012 Visibility 104,861 mi

REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE PARKED. *TR

Apr 5, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL IN REGARDS TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMEBR 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE ). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE NECESSARY PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE...

Apr 5, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL IN REGARDS TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMEBR 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE ). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE NECESSARY PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE...

Mar 28, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE LIKE HITTING A BRICK SOMETIMES DON'T STOP YOU HAVE TO PUMP. AND IT FEELS LIKE ITS PUSHING BACK . BRAKE LIGHT IS ON. CALLED FORD ABOUT RECALL ON BRAKE ABS AND THEY SAY WE DON;T KNOW WHEN WE WILL HAVE THE PART PARK THE CA. THIS IS DANGEROUS I HAVE ONLY ONE VEHICLE AND HAVE TO DRIVE TO GET ...

Mar 28, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE LIKE HITTING A BRICK SOMETIMES DON'T STOP YOU HAVE TO PUMP. AND IT FEELS LIKE ITS PUSHING BACK . BRAKE LIGHT IS ON. CALLED FORD ABOUT RECALL ON BRAKE ABS AND THEY SAY WE DON;T KNOW WHEN WE WILL HAVE THE PART PARK THE CA. THIS IS DANGEROUS I HAVE ONLY ONE VEHICLE AND HAVE TO DRIVE TO GET ...

Mar 26, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE FUEL STRAPS FRACTURED, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH AND FALL TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FUEL STRAPS AND THE PLATE THAT HELD THE FUEL TANK IN PL...

Mar 26, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE FUEL STRAPS FRACTURED, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH AND FALL TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FUEL STRAPS AND THE PLATE THAT HELD THE FUEL TANK IN PL...

Mar 24, 2012 Electrical System Fire 89,000 mi

ON MARCH 7,2012, SOMEONE KNOCKED ON MY DOOR AND TOLD ME MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. IT HAD BEEN PARKED ON MY CARPORT FOR OVER 2 HOURS.THERE WAS AN ABS RECALL BUT I WAS TOLD BY MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AT LEAST JULY, MAYBE LONGER.THEY ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THE VEHICLE W...

Mar 24, 2012 Electrical System Fire 89,000 mi

ON MARCH 7,2012, SOMEONE KNOCKED ON MY DOOR AND TOLD ME MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. IT HAD BEEN PARKED ON MY CARPORT FOR OVER 2 HOURS.THERE WAS AN ABS RECALL BUT I WAS TOLD BY MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AT LEAST JULY, MAYBE LONGER.THEY ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THE VEHICLE W...

Mar 22, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

THE PROBLEM BEGAN WITH THE RPMS DROPPING TO UNDER 300 WHEN IDLING AT A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. VEHICLE WOULD ALSO DIE WITH NO WARNING. PROBLEM PROGRESSED TO REVVING UP TO OVER 4000 RPMS WHEN IN PARK EITHER AT FIRST START OR AFTER DRIVING AND SHIFTING INTO PARK. PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSED TO SURGING ...

Mar 22, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

THE PROBLEM BEGAN WITH THE RPMS DROPPING TO UNDER 300 WHEN IDLING AT A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. VEHICLE WOULD ALSO DIE WITH NO WARNING. PROBLEM PROGRESSED TO REVVING UP TO OVER 4000 RPMS WHEN IN PARK EITHER AT FIRST START OR AFTER DRIVING AND SHIFTING INTO PARK. PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSED TO SURGING ...

Mar 14, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OR PASSING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL JAMMED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS THEN ABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND STOP THE V...

Mar 14, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OR PASSING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL JAMMED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS THEN ABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND STOP THE V...

Mar 12, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL # 07E023000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 155,000. UPDATED 04...

Mar 12, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL # 07E023000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 155,000. UPDATED 04...

Mar 8, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CPSC#I1220674A. 2002 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A LETTER INFORMING HERE THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL 11S24 ON HER CAR. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS FOR A FAULTY ABS RELAY. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL LATE SPRING 2012. THE CONSUMER WAS AD...

Mar 8, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CPSC#I1220674A. 2002 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A LETTER INFORMING HERE THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL 11S24 ON HER CAR. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS FOR A FAULTY ABS RELAY. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL LATE SPRING 2012. THE CONSUMER WAS AD...

Mar 5, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,000 mi

TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO FORD TO ADJUST BRAKES BECAUSE THE FELT MUSHY AND PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR. FORD ADJUSTED THE BRAKES, FOUND A CRACKED BRAKE LINE, AND BLEED THE BRAKES AND CHARGED $260. TWO WEEKS LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. LEFT THE CAR AT FORD THIS TIME THEY SAY A FAULTY MASTER CYLINDER...

Mar 5, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,000 mi

TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO FORD TO ADJUST BRAKES BECAUSE THE FELT MUSHY AND PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR. FORD ADJUSTED THE BRAKES, FOUND A CRACKED BRAKE LINE, AND BLEED THE BRAKES AND CHARGED $260. TWO WEEKS LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED. LEFT THE CAR AT FORD THIS TIME THEY SAY A FAULTY MASTER CYLINDER...

Mar 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED HER NEAREST DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 2012. PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOT...

Mar 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED HER NEAREST DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 2012. PRIOR TO RECEIVING THE RECALL NOT...

Feb 23, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,000 mi

THE CAR HAD THE ORIGINAL PLUGS IN IT AT THE TIME OF THE FIRST INCIDENT. IT HAD ALWAYS RAN GREAT SO WE HAD NO REASON TO CHANGE THEM. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT WENT FROM FINE TO A LOUD BANG AND RUNNING TERRIBLE SOUNDING LIKE IT HAD OPEN HEADERS. THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD BREAKING THA...

Feb 23, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 134,000 mi

THE CAR HAD THE ORIGINAL PLUGS IN IT AT THE TIME OF THE FIRST INCIDENT. IT HAD ALWAYS RAN GREAT SO WE HAD NO REASON TO CHANGE THEM. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT WENT FROM FINE TO A LOUD BANG AND RUNNING TERRIBLE SOUNDING LIKE IT HAD OPEN HEADERS. THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD BREAKING THA...

Feb 21, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL AFTER 10 YEARS. *TGW

Feb 21, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL AFTER 10 YEARS. *TGW

Feb 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 180,000 mi

I CRASHED ON NOVEMBER 24TH OF 2010 DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP FAST ENOUGH BECAUSE OF MY ANTI LOCK BRAKES. HURT SOMEONE IN THE PROCESS,HAD TO PAY FINES AND COURT COSTS AND AN ACCIDENT ON MY PERFECT RECORD BECAUSE I WAS AT FAULT FOR RUNNING INTO THEM. AND I WAS LEFT WITH A TOTALED TRUCK I HAD TO SE...

Feb 15, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 180,000 mi

I CRASHED ON NOVEMBER 24TH OF 2010 DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP FAST ENOUGH BECAUSE OF MY ANTI LOCK BRAKES. HURT SOMEONE IN THE PROCESS,HAD TO PAY FINES AND COURT COSTS AND AN ACCIDENT ON MY PERFECT RECORD BECAUSE I WAS AT FAULT FOR RUNNING INTO THEM. AND I WAS LEFT WITH A TOTALED TRUCK I HAD TO SE...

Feb 14, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THEM THAT THE PARTS FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SURVIVE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI-LOCK: CONTROL UNIT MODULE) WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL AND DOES NOT KNOW IF THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE OR NOT. ...

Feb 14, 2012 Electrical System

I HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM FORD M.C. THAT MY FORD 2002 ESCAPE CAN SPONTANEOUSLY CATCH FIRE AND BURN MY HOUSE DOWN WHILE TURNED OFF INSIDE MY GARAGE OR WHILE RUNNING, THEREFORE I SHOULD STOP PARKING THE VEHICLE NEAR ANY HOUSE STRUCTURES. WHEN I CALLED FORD, I'M TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE IS OTHERWISE S...

Feb 14, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM FORD M.C. THAT MY FORD 2002 ESCAPE CAN SPONTANEOUSLY CATCH FIRE AND BURN MY HOUSE DOWN WHILE TURNED OFF INSIDE MY GARAGE OR WHILE RUNNING, THEREFORE I SHOULD STOP PARKING THE VEHICLE NEAR ANY HOUSE STRUCTURES. WHEN I CALLED FORD, I'M TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE IS OTHERWISE S...

Feb 14, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THEM THAT THE PARTS FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V005000 (SURVIVE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI-LOCK: CONTROL UNIT MODULE) WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL AND DOES NOT KNOW IF THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE OR NOT. ...

Feb 14, 2012 Electrical System

I HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM FORD M.C. THAT MY FORD 2002 ESCAPE CAN SPONTANEOUSLY CATCH FIRE AND BURN MY HOUSE DOWN WHILE TURNED OFF INSIDE MY GARAGE OR WHILE RUNNING, THEREFORE I SHOULD STOP PARKING THE VEHICLE NEAR ANY HOUSE STRUCTURES. WHEN I CALLED FORD, I'M TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE IS OTHERWISE S...

Feb 14, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM FORD M.C. THAT MY FORD 2002 ESCAPE CAN SPONTANEOUSLY CATCH FIRE AND BURN MY HOUSE DOWN WHILE TURNED OFF INSIDE MY GARAGE OR WHILE RUNNING, THEREFORE I SHOULD STOP PARKING THE VEHICLE NEAR ANY HOUSE STRUCTURES. WHEN I CALLED FORD, I'M TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE IS OTHERWISE S...

Feb 9, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 157,000 mi

RECEIVED NOTICE FROM FORD REGARDING SAFETY RECALL 11S24 FOR ESCAPE 2002 DATED JANUARY 2012. ADVISED NOT TO PARK CAR NEAR ANY STRUCTURES TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE FROM SPREADING IN UNLIKELY EVENT THAT YOUR ABS MODULE DEVELOPS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. FORD DEALER INSPECTION PERFORMED 2/9/2012 STATES CA...

Feb 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 157,000 mi

RECEIVED NOTICE FROM FORD REGARDING SAFETY RECALL 11S24 FOR ESCAPE 2002 DATED JANUARY 2012. ADVISED NOT TO PARK CAR NEAR ANY STRUCTURES TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE FROM SPREADING IN UNLIKELY EVENT THAT YOUR ABS MODULE DEVELOPS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. FORD DEALER INSPECTION PERFORMED 2/9/2012 STATES CA...

Feb 9, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 157,000 mi

RECEIVED NOTICE FROM FORD REGARDING SAFETY RECALL 11S24 FOR ESCAPE 2002 DATED JANUARY 2012. ADVISED NOT TO PARK CAR NEAR ANY STRUCTURES TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE FROM SPREADING IN UNLIKELY EVENT THAT YOUR ABS MODULE DEVELOPS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. FORD DEALER INSPECTION PERFORMED 2/9/2012 STATES CA...

Feb 9, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 157,000 mi

RECEIVED NOTICE FROM FORD REGARDING SAFETY RECALL 11S24 FOR ESCAPE 2002 DATED JANUARY 2012. ADVISED NOT TO PARK CAR NEAR ANY STRUCTURES TO PREVENT A POTENTIAL FIRE FROM SPREADING IN UNLIKELY EVENT THAT YOUR ABS MODULE DEVELOPS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. FORD DEALER INSPECTION PERFORMED 2/9/2012 STATES CA...

Feb 8, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, BURNING OIL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP WAS ILLUMINATED AND THAT HE WAS CONSTANTLY REPLENISHING THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. THE VEH...

Feb 8, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, BURNING OIL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP WAS ILLUMINATED AND THAT HE WAS CONSTANTLY REPLENISHING THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. THE VEH...

Feb 8, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECREASED WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS CLOGGED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH A NEW CATALY...

Feb 8, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, BURNING OIL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP WAS ILLUMINATED AND THAT HE WAS CONSTANTLY REPLENISHING THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. THE VEH...

Feb 8, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, BURNING OIL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP WAS ILLUMINATED AND THAT HE WAS CONSTANTLY REPLENISHING THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. THE VEH...

Feb 8, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 142,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECREASED WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS CLOGGED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH A NEW CATALY...

Feb 7, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND THE CONTACT WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO OPERAT...

Feb 7, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V005000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND THE CONTACT WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO OPERAT...

Feb 3, 2012 Structure 50,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, FEB. 2011, I NOTICED THE TRUCK LIFT GATE AND WINDOW WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I THOUGHT MAYBE BECAUSE OF THE SNOW AND COLD WEATHER IT WAS FROZEN. THE NEXT FEW WEEKS IT WORKED ON AND OFF. THEN AFTER A MONTH OR SO IT STOPPED WORKING AT ALL. I SEARCHED TO SEE IF THERE WAS ...

Feb 3, 2012 Structure 50,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO, FEB. 2011, I NOTICED THE TRUCK LIFT GATE AND WINDOW WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. I THOUGHT MAYBE BECAUSE OF THE SNOW AND COLD WEATHER IT WAS FROZEN. THE NEXT FEW WEEKS IT WORKED ON AND OFF. THEN AFTER A MONTH OR SO IT STOPPED WORKING AT ALL. I SEARCHED TO SEE IF THERE WAS ...

Feb 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK: CONTROL UNIT/ MODULE ); HOWEVER THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REMEDY REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED TO KNOW THE DEAL...

Feb 2, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 58,448 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 2 MPH. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AT NORMAL RATES OF SPEED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE CONTACT ACCELERATED FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE ...

Feb 2, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK: CONTROL UNIT/ MODULE ); HOWEVER THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REMEDY REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS DISPLEASED TO KNOW THE DEAL...

Feb 2, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 58,448 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 2 MPH. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AT NORMAL RATES OF SPEED. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE CONTACT ACCELERATED FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE ...

Dec 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON AN ICY SURFACE, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DID NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE ...

Dec 19, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH ON AN ICY SURFACE, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DID NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE ...

Dec 18, 2011 Visibility

YESTERDAY I DROVE AROUND TOWN RUNNING ERRANDS IN MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND IT WAS FINE. CAME HOME LAST NIGHT (TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS AROUND 27 DEGREES OUTSIDE) AND PARKED IT IN GARAGE. WHEN I WENT OUT TO GARAGE NEXT DAY (14 HOURS LATER) TO LEAVE AGAIN I NOTICED MY FORD ESCAPE HAD IT'S BACK GLASS THAT...

Dec 18, 2011 Visibility

YESTERDAY I DROVE AROUND TOWN RUNNING ERRANDS IN MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND IT WAS FINE. CAME HOME LAST NIGHT (TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS AROUND 27 DEGREES OUTSIDE) AND PARKED IT IN GARAGE. WHEN I WENT OUT TO GARAGE NEXT DAY (14 HOURS LATER) TO LEAVE AGAIN I NOTICED MY FORD ESCAPE HAD IT'S BACK GLASS THAT...

Dec 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE WHEN IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE. THE OWNER RECEIVED MINOR BURNS TO HIS HANDS FROM TRYING TO EXIT THE RESIDENCE SAFE...

Dec 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE WHEN IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE. THE OWNER RECEIVED MINOR BURNS TO HIS HANDS FROM TRYING TO EXIT THE RESIDENCE SAFE...

Nov 3, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 122,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN YARD WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE RAISED HOOD AND SAW WIRES ON FIRE UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER. WE PUT THE FIRE OUT. WIRES FROM ABS SYSTEM CAUGHT ON FIRE *TR

Nov 3, 2011 Electrical System Fire 122,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN YARD WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE RAISED HOOD AND SAW WIRES ON FIRE UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER. WE PUT THE FIRE OUT. WIRES FROM ABS SYSTEM CAUGHT ON FIRE *TR

Nov 3, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 122,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN YARD WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE RAISED HOOD AND SAW WIRES ON FIRE UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER. WE PUT THE FIRE OUT. WIRES FROM ABS SYSTEM CAUGHT ON FIRE *TR

Nov 3, 2011 Electrical System Fire 122,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN YARD WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE RAISED HOOD AND SAW WIRES ON FIRE UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER. WE PUT THE FIRE OUT. WIRES FROM ABS SYSTEM CAUGHT ON FIRE *TR

Oct 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS THE ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED, THE VEHICLE MAINTAINED SPEED AND DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND THE RPMS MAINTAINED AN ABNORMALLY HIGH READING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 24, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 79,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS THE ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED, THE VEHICLE MAINTAINED SPEED AND DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND THE RPMS MAINTAINED AN ABNORMALLY HIGH READING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 17, 2011 Power Train Crash 25 mi

IN MARCH 2004 WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, I CLIPPED THE CORNER OF A PARKED VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED MY FORD ESCAPE TO OVERTURN. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. IN SEPTEMBER 2009 WHILE ENTERING A FREEWAY DURING A HEAVY RAINSTORM, DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE ESCAPE HYDRO PLANED, SLAMMED INTO THE CE...

Oct 17, 2011 Air Bags Crash 25 mi

IN MARCH 2004 WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, I CLIPPED THE CORNER OF A PARKED VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED MY FORD ESCAPE TO OVERTURN. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. IN SEPTEMBER 2009 WHILE ENTERING A FREEWAY DURING A HEAVY RAINSTORM, DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE ESCAPE HYDRO PLANED, SLAMMED INTO THE CE...

Oct 17, 2011 Power Train Crash 25 mi

IN MARCH 2004 WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, I CLIPPED THE CORNER OF A PARKED VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED MY FORD ESCAPE TO OVERTURN. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. IN SEPTEMBER 2009 WHILE ENTERING A FREEWAY DURING A HEAVY RAINSTORM, DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE ESCAPE HYDRO PLANED, SLAMMED INTO THE CE...

Oct 17, 2011 Air Bags Crash 25 mi

IN MARCH 2004 WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, I CLIPPED THE CORNER OF A PARKED VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED MY FORD ESCAPE TO OVERTURN. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. IN SEPTEMBER 2009 WHILE ENTERING A FREEWAY DURING A HEAVY RAINSTORM, DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE ESCAPE HYDRO PLANED, SLAMMED INTO THE CE...

Aug 12, 2011 Fuel System, Other 79,996 mi

METAL STRAPS HOLDING UP THE GAS TANK RUSTED AND BROKE ON JULY 28, 2011 WHILE FILLING THE GAS TANK. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE TWO METAL STRAPS ON AUGUST 1, 2011. ON AUGUST 2, 2011 A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM ON SIMILAR FORD VEHICLES THAT WERE MANUFACTUR...

Aug 12, 2011 Structure 79,996 mi

METAL STRAPS HOLDING UP THE GAS TANK RUSTED AND BROKE ON JULY 28, 2011 WHILE FILLING THE GAS TANK. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE TWO METAL STRAPS ON AUGUST 1, 2011. ON AUGUST 2, 2011 A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM ON SIMILAR FORD VEHICLES THAT WERE MANUFACTUR...

Aug 12, 2011 Fuel System, Other 79,996 mi

METAL STRAPS HOLDING UP THE GAS TANK RUSTED AND BROKE ON JULY 28, 2011 WHILE FILLING THE GAS TANK. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE TWO METAL STRAPS ON AUGUST 1, 2011. ON AUGUST 2, 2011 A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM ON SIMILAR FORD VEHICLES THAT WERE MANUFACTUR...

Aug 12, 2011 Structure 79,996 mi

METAL STRAPS HOLDING UP THE GAS TANK RUSTED AND BROKE ON JULY 28, 2011 WHILE FILLING THE GAS TANK. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE TWO METAL STRAPS ON AUGUST 1, 2011. ON AUGUST 2, 2011 A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM ON SIMILAR FORD VEHICLES THAT WERE MANUFACTUR...

Aug 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED AN INSPECTOR WOULD GO OUT TO ...

Aug 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 147,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED AN INSPECTOR WOULD GO OUT TO ...

Aug 4, 2011 Electrical System Fire

ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, 25A FUSE BLOWN- UPON REPLACEMENT SMOKE AND SPARKS FROM ABS MODULE CONNECTOR, INSPECTION REVEALS MELTED CONNECTOR COVER AND WIRING HARNESS, CORRODED WIRE TERMINALS AND ALSO A WIRE ARCING AT A BREAK INSIDE THE CONNECTOR COVER. THE 60A FUSE WAS REMOVED TO ISOLATE THE...

Aug 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric Fire

ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, 25A FUSE BLOWN- UPON REPLACEMENT SMOKE AND SPARKS FROM ABS MODULE CONNECTOR, INSPECTION REVEALS MELTED CONNECTOR COVER AND WIRING HARNESS, CORRODED WIRE TERMINALS AND ALSO A WIRE ARCING AT A BREAK INSIDE THE CONNECTOR COVER. THE 60A FUSE WAS REMOVED TO ISOLATE THE...

Aug 4, 2011 Electrical System Fire

ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, 25A FUSE BLOWN- UPON REPLACEMENT SMOKE AND SPARKS FROM ABS MODULE CONNECTOR, INSPECTION REVEALS MELTED CONNECTOR COVER AND WIRING HARNESS, CORRODED WIRE TERMINALS AND ALSO A WIRE ARCING AT A BREAK INSIDE THE CONNECTOR COVER. THE 60A FUSE WAS REMOVED TO ISOLATE THE...

Aug 4, 2011 Service Brakes, Electric Fire

ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, 25A FUSE BLOWN- UPON REPLACEMENT SMOKE AND SPARKS FROM ABS MODULE CONNECTOR, INSPECTION REVEALS MELTED CONNECTOR COVER AND WIRING HARNESS, CORRODED WIRE TERMINALS AND ALSO A WIRE ARCING AT A BREAK INSIDE THE CONNECTOR COVER. THE 60A FUSE WAS REMOVED TO ISOLATE THE...

Aug 2, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 94,700 mi

ON RT. 59, JUST SOUTH OF NORTHWEST HWY (RT. 14) IN BARRINGTON, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT WAS INVOLVED IN A BIZARRE INCIDENT OR ACCIDENT. WHILE SITTING STATIC ON LEVEL ROAD IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC WITH A TRAIN-CROSSING BARRIER ARM KEEPING TRAFFIC SAFELY WAITING FOR THE TRAIN TO PASS, MY VEHICLE LURCHED FO...

Aug 2, 2011 Power Train Crash 94,700 mi

ON RT. 59, JUST SOUTH OF NORTHWEST HWY (RT. 14) IN BARRINGTON, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT WAS INVOLVED IN A BIZARRE INCIDENT OR ACCIDENT. WHILE SITTING STATIC ON LEVEL ROAD IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC WITH A TRAIN-CROSSING BARRIER ARM KEEPING TRAFFIC SAFELY WAITING FOR THE TRAIN TO PASS, MY VEHICLE LURCHED FO...

Aug 2, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 94,700 mi

ON RT. 59, JUST SOUTH OF NORTHWEST HWY (RT. 14) IN BARRINGTON, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT WAS INVOLVED IN A BIZARRE INCIDENT OR ACCIDENT. WHILE SITTING STATIC ON LEVEL ROAD IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC WITH A TRAIN-CROSSING BARRIER ARM KEEPING TRAFFIC SAFELY WAITING FOR THE TRAIN TO PASS, MY VEHICLE LURCHED FO...

Aug 2, 2011 Power Train Crash 94,700 mi

ON RT. 59, JUST SOUTH OF NORTHWEST HWY (RT. 14) IN BARRINGTON, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT WAS INVOLVED IN A BIZARRE INCIDENT OR ACCIDENT. WHILE SITTING STATIC ON LEVEL ROAD IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC WITH A TRAIN-CROSSING BARRIER ARM KEEPING TRAFFIC SAFELY WAITING FOR THE TRAIN TO PASS, MY VEHICLE LURCHED FO...

Aug 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE MODULE CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHIC...

Aug 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 153,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR WHEN IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE MODULE CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHIC...

Jul 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THE WIRES THAT WERE CONNECTED TO THE BRAKES MASTER CYLIND...

Jul 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THE WIRES THAT WERE CONNECTED TO THE BRAKES MASTER CYLIND...

Jul 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 137,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE. CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROBLEM. PROBLEM BEGAN LAST WEEK WHEN DPFE TUBES CAME OFF AND DPFE SENSOR MELTED. THE NEXT DAY THE VALVE NEXT TO THE DPFE SENSOR BLEW A HOLE AND ALL PARTS WERE REPLACED. THE NEXT DAY ONE OF THE DPFE TUBES CAME OFF AGAIN. THIS WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE NEXT D...

Jul 27, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 137,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE. CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROBLEM. PROBLEM BEGAN LAST WEEK WHEN DPFE TUBES CAME OFF AND DPFE SENSOR MELTED. THE NEXT DAY THE VALVE NEXT TO THE DPFE SENSOR BLEW A HOLE AND ALL PARTS WERE REPLACED. THE NEXT DAY ONE OF THE DPFE TUBES CAME OFF AGAIN. THIS WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE NEXT D...

Jul 18, 2011 Structure 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE LOWER CONTROL ARM DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL POINTED SIDEWAYS, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE FAIL...

Jul 18, 2011 Suspension 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE LOWER CONTROL ARM DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL POINTED SIDEWAYS, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE FAIL...

Jul 18, 2011 Structure 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE LOWER CONTROL ARM DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL POINTED SIDEWAYS, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE FAIL...

Jul 18, 2011 Suspension 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE LOWER CONTROL ARM DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL POINTED SIDEWAYS, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE FAIL...

Jul 14, 2011 Tires

ONE ALLOY WHEEL RIM ORIGINAL TO MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAVE PIN-SIZE HOLES WHICH CAUSES AIR TO CONSTANTLY ESCAPE LEADING TO POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. INCIDENT DATE IS WHEN DIAGNOSTICS FROM SERVICE TECHNICIAN WAS REPORTED TO ME. *TR

Jul 14, 2011 Wheels

ONE ALLOY WHEEL RIM ORIGINAL TO MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAVE PIN-SIZE HOLES WHICH CAUSES AIR TO CONSTANTLY ESCAPE LEADING TO POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. INCIDENT DATE IS WHEN DIAGNOSTICS FROM SERVICE TECHNICIAN WAS REPORTED TO ME. *TR

Jul 14, 2011 Tires

ONE ALLOY WHEEL RIM ORIGINAL TO MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAVE PIN-SIZE HOLES WHICH CAUSES AIR TO CONSTANTLY ESCAPE LEADING TO POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. INCIDENT DATE IS WHEN DIAGNOSTICS FROM SERVICE TECHNICIAN WAS REPORTED TO ME. *TR

Jul 14, 2011 Wheels

ONE ALLOY WHEEL RIM ORIGINAL TO MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAVE PIN-SIZE HOLES WHICH CAUSES AIR TO CONSTANTLY ESCAPE LEADING TO POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. INCIDENT DATE IS WHEN DIAGNOSTICS FROM SERVICE TECHNICIAN WAS REPORTED TO ME. *TR

Jul 11, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT JUNE 17, 2011, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITITION WAS IN THE OFF POSITION WHEN MY CAR ALARM WENT OFF. WHEN I LOOKED OUTSIDE I OBSERVED SMOKE BELLOWING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE NEXT DAY, I WAS ABLE TO GET MY VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE ABS MODULE HAS OV...

Jul 11, 2011 Unknown Or Other 115,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT JUNE 17, 2011, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITITION WAS IN THE OFF POSITION WHEN MY CAR ALARM WENT OFF. WHEN I LOOKED OUTSIDE I OBSERVED SMOKE BELLOWING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE NEXT DAY, I WAS ABLE TO GET MY VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE ABS MODULE HAS OV...

Jul 11, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 115,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT JUNE 17, 2011, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITITION WAS IN THE OFF POSITION WHEN MY CAR ALARM WENT OFF. WHEN I LOOKED OUTSIDE I OBSERVED SMOKE BELLOWING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE NEXT DAY, I WAS ABLE TO GET MY VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE ABS MODULE HAS OV...

Jul 11, 2011 Unknown Or Other 115,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT JUNE 17, 2011, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS PARKED AND THE IGNITITION WAS IN THE OFF POSITION WHEN MY CAR ALARM WENT OFF. WHEN I LOOKED OUTSIDE I OBSERVED SMOKE BELLOWING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE NEXT DAY, I WAS ABLE TO GET MY VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE ABS MODULE HAS OV...

Jun 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS RULED AS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE A...

Jun 30, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS RULED AS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE A...

Jun 29, 2011 Structure 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW HINGE FOR THE TAIL GATE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE THE TAIL GATE WAS AJAR. THE GLASS WINDOW STRUCK THE CONTACT IN THE HEAD BUT THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE HINGE A...

Jun 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN DECEMBER 2010 TOOK MY FORD ESCAPE INTO MY SERVICE CENTER TO HAVE THE BRAKES LOOKED AT WHEN THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE PRESSURE FELT SLUGGISH. THEY FOUND AND REPLACED A BAD TONE RING ON THE LEFT FRONT AXLE. NOW SIX MONTHS LATER JUNE 2011 THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN WITH THE BRAKE PEDA...

Jun 29, 2011 Structure 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW HINGE FOR THE TAIL GATE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE THE TAIL GATE WAS AJAR. THE GLASS WINDOW STRUCK THE CONTACT IN THE HEAD BUT THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE HINGE A...

Jun 29, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN DECEMBER 2010 TOOK MY FORD ESCAPE INTO MY SERVICE CENTER TO HAVE THE BRAKES LOOKED AT WHEN THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE PRESSURE FELT SLUGGISH. THEY FOUND AND REPLACED A BAD TONE RING ON THE LEFT FRONT AXLE. NOW SIX MONTHS LATER JUNE 2011 THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN WITH THE BRAKE PEDA...

Jun 11, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,886 mi

MY ABS SYSTEM WAS COMING ON WHILE STOPPING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WHEN I TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY SAID I HAD A CRACKED TONE RING. I HAD THE SAME TONE RING REPLACED 4 YEARS AGO. OF COURSE IT WASN'T UNDER WARRANTY. $400 LATER, IT IS FIXED... *TR

Jun 11, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,886 mi

MY ABS SYSTEM WAS COMING ON WHILE STOPPING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WHEN I TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY SAID I HAD A CRACKED TONE RING. I HAD THE SAME TONE RING REPLACED 4 YEARS AGO. OF COURSE IT WASN'T UNDER WARRANTY. $400 LATER, IT IS FIXED... *TR

Jun 10, 2011 Unknown Or Other Fire 160,000 mi

I DROVE MY VEHICLE HOME FROM WORK (LESS THAN 5 MILES). WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND PARKED MY VEHICLE, SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR OUT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD THERE WERE FLAMES DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER SIDE NEAR THE FIRE WALL. THESE FLAMES WERE ORIGINATING FROM THE A...

Jun 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 160,000 mi

I DROVE MY VEHICLE HOME FROM WORK (LESS THAN 5 MILES). WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND PARKED MY VEHICLE, SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR OUT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD THERE WERE FLAMES DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER SIDE NEAR THE FIRE WALL. THESE FLAMES WERE ORIGINATING FROM THE A...

Jun 10, 2011 Electrical System Fire 160,000 mi

I DROVE MY VEHICLE HOME FROM WORK (LESS THAN 5 MILES). WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND PARKED MY VEHICLE, SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR OUT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD THERE WERE FLAMES DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER SIDE NEAR THE FIRE WALL. THESE FLAMES WERE ORIGINATING FROM THE A...

Jun 10, 2011 Unknown Or Other Fire 160,000 mi

I DROVE MY VEHICLE HOME FROM WORK (LESS THAN 5 MILES). WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND PARKED MY VEHICLE, SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR OUT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD THERE WERE FLAMES DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER SIDE NEAR THE FIRE WALL. THESE FLAMES WERE ORIGINATING FROM THE A...

Jun 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 160,000 mi

I DROVE MY VEHICLE HOME FROM WORK (LESS THAN 5 MILES). WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND PARKED MY VEHICLE, SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR OUT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD THERE WERE FLAMES DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER SIDE NEAR THE FIRE WALL. THESE FLAMES WERE ORIGINATING FROM THE A...

Jun 10, 2011 Electrical System Fire 160,000 mi

I DROVE MY VEHICLE HOME FROM WORK (LESS THAN 5 MILES). WHEN I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND PARKED MY VEHICLE, SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR OUT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD THERE WERE FLAMES DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER SIDE NEAR THE FIRE WALL. THESE FLAMES WERE ORIGINATING FROM THE A...

May 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,100 mi

BRAKES WOULD FEEL LIKE THEY WERE FADING AND THEN ABS FELT LIKE IT WAS WORKING. NO WARNING LIGHTS WOULD COME ON. DEALER FOUND CRACKED ABS TONE RINGS. AN 800 DOLLAR REPAIR. *TR

May 27, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,100 mi

BRAKES WOULD FEEL LIKE THEY WERE FADING AND THEN ABS FELT LIKE IT WAS WORKING. NO WARNING LIGHTS WOULD COME ON. DEALER FOUND CRACKED ABS TONE RINGS. AN 800 DOLLAR REPAIR. *TR

May 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE INITIATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER FIWAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE ...

May 26, 2011 Unknown Or Other 96,505 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING ON AN ON-RAMP ENTERING A STATE HIGHWAY, TRAFFIC AHEAD OF ME CAME TO A STOP. I WENT FROM APPLYING PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL TO IMMEDIATELY MOVING MY RIGHT FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO APPLY PRESSURE. THE BRAKE PEDAL GAVE VERY LITTLE RESISTANCE. I DEPRESSED THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO...

May 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,505 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING ON AN ON-RAMP ENTERING A STATE HIGHWAY, TRAFFIC AHEAD OF ME CAME TO A STOP. I WENT FROM APPLYING PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL TO IMMEDIATELY MOVING MY RIGHT FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO APPLY PRESSURE. THE BRAKE PEDAL GAVE VERY LITTLE RESISTANCE. I DEPRESSED THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO...

May 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE INITIATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER FIWAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE ...

May 26, 2011 Unknown Or Other 96,505 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING ON AN ON-RAMP ENTERING A STATE HIGHWAY, TRAFFIC AHEAD OF ME CAME TO A STOP. I WENT FROM APPLYING PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL TO IMMEDIATELY MOVING MY RIGHT FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO APPLY PRESSURE. THE BRAKE PEDAL GAVE VERY LITTLE RESISTANCE. I DEPRESSED THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO...

May 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 96,505 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING ON AN ON-RAMP ENTERING A STATE HIGHWAY, TRAFFIC AHEAD OF ME CAME TO A STOP. I WENT FROM APPLYING PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL TO IMMEDIATELY MOVING MY RIGHT FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO APPLY PRESSURE. THE BRAKE PEDAL GAVE VERY LITTLE RESISTANCE. I DEPRESSED THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO...

May 23, 2011 Electrical System Fire

ABS MODULE CONNECTOR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. RECALL FOR ABS MODULE CONNECTOR INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED 7/6/2007. BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK IN 1/7/2008 DUE TO ABS LIGHT REMAINING ON. NO MENTION OF ABS, NOTED ROTORS BELOW SPECS AND BRAKE PADS NEED REPLACING.

May 23, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

ABS MODULE CONNECTOR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. RECALL FOR ABS MODULE CONNECTOR INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED 7/6/2007. BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK IN 1/7/2008 DUE TO ABS LIGHT REMAINING ON. NO MENTION OF ABS, NOTED ROTORS BELOW SPECS AND BRAKE PADS NEED REPLACING.

May 23, 2011 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN SPARKS STARTED TO SHOOT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RAPIDLY MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM OFF THE ROADWAY AND AS THE HOOD WAS LIFTED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTM...

May 23, 2011 Electrical System Fire

ABS MODULE CONNECTOR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. RECALL FOR ABS MODULE CONNECTOR INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED 7/6/2007. BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK IN 1/7/2008 DUE TO ABS LIGHT REMAINING ON. NO MENTION OF ABS, NOTED ROTORS BELOW SPECS AND BRAKE PADS NEED REPLACING.

May 23, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

ABS MODULE CONNECTOR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. RECALL FOR ABS MODULE CONNECTOR INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED 7/6/2007. BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK IN 1/7/2008 DUE TO ABS LIGHT REMAINING ON. NO MENTION OF ABS, NOTED ROTORS BELOW SPECS AND BRAKE PADS NEED REPLACING.

May 23, 2011 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN SPARKS STARTED TO SHOOT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RAPIDLY MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM OFF THE ROADWAY AND AS THE HOOD WAS LIFTED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTM...

May 18, 2011 Fuel System, Other 85,000 mi

GAS TANK SHIELD AND STRAPS ARE RUSTED SO BADLY THAT THERE IS A 5" X 6" HOLE IN THE GAS TANK SHIELD. THE STRAPS HOLDING THE SHIELD ARE ALSO BADLY RUSTED. *TR

May 18, 2011 Fuel System, Other 85,000 mi

GAS TANK SHIELD AND STRAPS ARE RUSTED SO BADLY THAT THERE IS A 5" X 6" HOLE IN THE GAS TANK SHIELD. THE STRAPS HOLDING THE SHIELD ARE ALSO BADLY RUSTED. *TR

May 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 118,518 mi

APRIL 25, 2001 I DROVE THE CAR 5 MINUTES TO THE LOCAL POOL AND CAR WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. |THEN DROVE FRIEND BACK HOME FROM LOCAL POOL TO HER HOUSE ABOUT A 5 MINUTE DRIVE, I THEN TURNED THE CAR IGNITION WAS OFF, SUDDENLY THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA. TRIED ...

May 8, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 118,518 mi

APRIL 25, 2001 I DROVE THE CAR 5 MINUTES TO THE LOCAL POOL AND CAR WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. |THEN DROVE FRIEND BACK HOME FROM LOCAL POOL TO HER HOUSE ABOUT A 5 MINUTE DRIVE, I THEN TURNED THE CAR IGNITION WAS OFF, SUDDENLY THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA. TRIED ...

May 2, 2011 Unknown Or Other 155,000 mi

FRONT LOWER SUB-FRAME IS ROTTED OUT AND THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. (MY SERVICE GARAGE, WHO HAVE MAINTAINED MY VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY SINCE I BOUGHT IT, SAYS THIS IS VERY PREMATURE FOR THIS CONDITION TO OCCUR.)

May 2, 2011 Unknown Or Other 155,000 mi

FRONT LOWER SUB-FRAME IS ROTTED OUT AND THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. (MY SERVICE GARAGE, WHO HAVE MAINTAINED MY VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY SINCE I BOUGHT IT, SAYS THIS IS VERY PREMATURE FOR THIS CONDITION TO OCCUR.)

Apr 30, 2011 Child Seat

HAVE NOTICED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION THAT THE SUPERLATCH ON OUR XTSL IS LOOSENING TO A VERY UNSAFE LEVEL. IT IS INSTALLED FORWARD-FACING AND CHILD DOES NOT TOUCH THAT PART OF THE SEAT GETTING IN OR OUT. WHEN I'VE CHECKED THE SECURITY OF THE SEAT, IT WILL WOBBLE AT THE BOTTOM BACK & FORTH BY 3-5 IN...

Apr 30, 2011 Child Seat

HAVE NOTICED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION THAT THE SUPERLATCH ON OUR XTSL IS LOOSENING TO A VERY UNSAFE LEVEL. IT IS INSTALLED FORWARD-FACING AND CHILD DOES NOT TOUCH THAT PART OF THE SEAT GETTING IN OR OUT. WHEN I'VE CHECKED THE SECURITY OF THE SEAT, IT WILL WOBBLE AT THE BOTTOM BACK & FORTH BY 3-5 IN...

Apr 27, 2011 Air Bags

MY AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON EVERY TIME I START MY FORD ESCAPE. UPON REVIEW OF THIS IT'S BEEN ON COMPLAINT WEBSITES SEVERAL TIMES BY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE. HOW MANY OF THESE PEOPLE NEED TO DIE DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BAGS BEFORE WE HAVE A RECALL. THIS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE I'VE OWNED THE ...

Apr 27, 2011 Electrical System

MY AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON EVERY TIME I START MY FORD ESCAPE. UPON REVIEW OF THIS IT'S BEEN ON COMPLAINT WEBSITES SEVERAL TIMES BY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE. HOW MANY OF THESE PEOPLE NEED TO DIE DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BAGS BEFORE WE HAVE A RECALL. THIS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE I'VE OWNED THE ...

Apr 27, 2011 Air Bags

MY AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON EVERY TIME I START MY FORD ESCAPE. UPON REVIEW OF THIS IT'S BEEN ON COMPLAINT WEBSITES SEVERAL TIMES BY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE. HOW MANY OF THESE PEOPLE NEED TO DIE DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BAGS BEFORE WE HAVE A RECALL. THIS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE I'VE OWNED THE ...

Apr 27, 2011 Electrical System

MY AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON EVERY TIME I START MY FORD ESCAPE. UPON REVIEW OF THIS IT'S BEEN ON COMPLAINT WEBSITES SEVERAL TIMES BY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE. HOW MANY OF THESE PEOPLE NEED TO DIE DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BAGS BEFORE WE HAVE A RECALL. THIS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE I'VE OWNED THE ...

Apr 11, 2011 Electrical System Fire 130,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE ELECTRICAL FIRE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN THAT DAY, BUT HAD GONE LESS THAN A MILE WHEN IT WAS NOTED THE SUV HAD A SMOKY SMELL AND WE PULLED OVER. WITHIN MINUTES THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS INVOLVED. IT APPEARED TO START NEAR THE BATTERY, THE BATTERY WAS APPROXIMATELY 8 WEEKS OL...

Apr 11, 2011 Electrical System Fire 130,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE ELECTRICAL FIRE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN THAT DAY, BUT HAD GONE LESS THAN A MILE WHEN IT WAS NOTED THE SUV HAD A SMOKY SMELL AND WE PULLED OVER. WITHIN MINUTES THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS INVOLVED. IT APPEARED TO START NEAR THE BATTERY, THE BATTERY WAS APPROXIMATELY 8 WEEKS OL...

Mar 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 169,000 mi

DRIVING TO DOVER DE. PULLED INTO GAS STATION OUTSIDE LANCASTER PA FOR FUEL. FILLED TANK AND WENT TO PULL AWAY FROM PUMP. HEARD SOMETHING DRAGGING AND FOUND FUEL TANK STRAP HAD SNAPPED AND LEFT FUEL TANK DRAGGING ON DRIVESHAFT. *TR

Mar 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 169,000 mi

DRIVING TO DOVER DE. PULLED INTO GAS STATION OUTSIDE LANCASTER PA FOR FUEL. FILLED TANK AND WENT TO PULL AWAY FROM PUMP. HEARD SOMETHING DRAGGING AND FOUND FUEL TANK STRAP HAD SNAPPED AND LEFT FUEL TANK DRAGGING ON DRIVESHAFT. *TR

Mar 15, 2011 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Mar 15, 2011 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Mar 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 118,000 mi

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AS DID THE BRAKE SERVICE LIGHT. FOUND A RECALL NOTICE AND CALLED FORD. THEY STATED MY VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE NOTICE AND IT DID NOT MATTER IF MY VEHICLE HAD THE IDENTICAL ISSUES WITH THE ABS MODULE. THEY BASICALLY SAID THEY WOULD DO NOTHING UNLESS A NEW RECALL NOTICE WAS ISS...

Mar 14, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 118,000 mi

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AS DID THE BRAKE SERVICE LIGHT. FOUND A RECALL NOTICE AND CALLED FORD. THEY STATED MY VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE NOTICE AND IT DID NOT MATTER IF MY VEHICLE HAD THE IDENTICAL ISSUES WITH THE ABS MODULE. THEY BASICALLY SAID THEY WOULD DO NOTHING UNLESS A NEW RECALL NOTICE WAS ISS...

Mar 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN THE ABS LIGHT WANING ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT DETECTED AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY BUT WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC FOR THE FAILURE. SHE REFERENCED THE RECALL AS...

Mar 10, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN THE ABS LIGHT WANING ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT DETECTED AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY BUT WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC FOR THE FAILURE. SHE REFERENCED THE RECALL AS...

Feb 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

AFTER READING THE BELOW REPORT, WE TOOK OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO GOLDEN CIRCLE FORD IN JACKSON TN. WE WERE INFORMED THAT THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS REPORT. OUR MASTER CYLINDER HAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING ALL AROUND IT AND EVEN LEAVES SPOTS IN THE GARAGE. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT IT SEEMS ONE HAND HAS NO...

Feb 16, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75,000 mi

AFTER READING THE BELOW REPORT, WE TOOK OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO GOLDEN CIRCLE FORD IN JACKSON TN. WE WERE INFORMED THAT THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS REPORT. OUR MASTER CYLINDER HAS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING ALL AROUND IT AND EVEN LEAVES SPOTS IN THE GARAGE. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT IT SEEMS ONE HAND HAS NO...

Feb 6, 2011 Unknown Or Other Fire 90,871 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION TO START, THERE WAS A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE EXPLOSION. THE HOOD LARGELY CONTAINED THE FIRE. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THE FIRE DID NOT LAST LONG AND DID NOT SPREAD TO THE SURROUNDINGS. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED AND THE REPAIR SH...

Feb 6, 2011 Electrical System Fire 90,871 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION TO START, THERE WAS A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE EXPLOSION. THE HOOD LARGELY CONTAINED THE FIRE. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THE FIRE DID NOT LAST LONG AND DID NOT SPREAD TO THE SURROUNDINGS. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED AND THE REPAIR SH...

Feb 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 90,871 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION TO START, THERE WAS A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE EXPLOSION. THE HOOD LARGELY CONTAINED THE FIRE. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THE FIRE DID NOT LAST LONG AND DID NOT SPREAD TO THE SURROUNDINGS. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED AND THE REPAIR SH...

Feb 6, 2011 Unknown Or Other Fire 90,871 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION TO START, THERE WAS A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE EXPLOSION. THE HOOD LARGELY CONTAINED THE FIRE. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THE FIRE DID NOT LAST LONG AND DID NOT SPREAD TO THE SURROUNDINGS. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED AND THE REPAIR SH...

Feb 6, 2011 Electrical System Fire 90,871 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION TO START, THERE WAS A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE EXPLOSION. THE HOOD LARGELY CONTAINED THE FIRE. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THE FIRE DID NOT LAST LONG AND DID NOT SPREAD TO THE SURROUNDINGS. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED AND THE REPAIR SH...

Feb 6, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 90,871 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. WHILE TURNING THE IGNITION TO START, THERE WAS A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE EXPLOSION. THE HOOD LARGELY CONTAINED THE FIRE. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THE FIRE DID NOT LAST LONG AND DID NOT SPREAD TO THE SURROUNDINGS. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED AND THE REPAIR SH...

Feb 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 103,689 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE HE WAS DRIVING 15 MPH. THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SERVICE SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE BUT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE DAY BEFORE THE FAILURE....

Feb 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 103,689 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE HE WAS DRIVING 15 MPH. THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SERVICE SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE BUT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE DAY BEFORE THE FAILURE....

Jan 14, 2011 Visibility 115,000 mi

OUR REAR HATCH WINDOW ON OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLS EXPLODED OVERNIGHT WHILE SITTING UNDISTURBED IN OUR GARAGE. IT HAD BEEN SITTING FOR 10 HOURS IN OUR ENCLOSED GARAGE WHEN IT EXPLODED FOR NO REASON. THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS IN THE SINGLE DIGITS. I'M WONDERING IF THE REAR DEFROST WASN'T CUT OFF WHE...

Jan 14, 2011 Visibility 115,000 mi

OUR REAR HATCH WINDOW ON OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLS EXPLODED OVERNIGHT WHILE SITTING UNDISTURBED IN OUR GARAGE. IT HAD BEEN SITTING FOR 10 HOURS IN OUR ENCLOSED GARAGE WHEN IT EXPLODED FOR NO REASON. THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE WAS IN THE SINGLE DIGITS. I'M WONDERING IF THE REAR DEFROST WASN'T CUT OFF WHE...

Jan 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,100 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD WHICH ALSO BROKE THE IGNITION COIL HOUSING. I TAPPED THE SPARK PLUG HOLE IN THE HEAD TO ACCEPT A "HELI-COIL" INSERT AND REINSTALLED THE SPARK PLUG. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE COIL TO SECURELY MOUNT THE IGNITION COIL. FIX APPEARS TO BE WORKING... FOR NOW.

Jan 13, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 220,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO FLOOR CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A LIGHT POLE AT 25 MPH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED, B...

Jan 13, 2011 Air Bags Crash 220,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO FLOOR CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A LIGHT POLE AT 25 MPH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED, B...

Jan 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,100 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD WHICH ALSO BROKE THE IGNITION COIL HOUSING. I TAPPED THE SPARK PLUG HOLE IN THE HEAD TO ACCEPT A "HELI-COIL" INSERT AND REINSTALLED THE SPARK PLUG. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE COIL TO SECURELY MOUNT THE IGNITION COIL. FIX APPEARS TO BE WORKING... FOR NOW.

Jan 13, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 220,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO FLOOR CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A LIGHT POLE AT 25 MPH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED, B...

Jan 13, 2011 Air Bags Crash 220,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO FLOOR CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A LIGHT POLE AT 25 MPH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED, B...

Jan 9, 2011 Air Bags Crash 10,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS BOUGHT NEW IN MARCH OF 2002. THE PROBLEM WITH IT ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS STARTED ABOUT 6-7 MONTHS LATER. RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES TO HAVE IT CHECKED BUT WAS TOLD EVERY TIME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. I'VE HAD ONE ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I STILL OW...

Jan 9, 2011 Seat Belts Crash 10,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS BOUGHT NEW IN MARCH OF 2002. THE PROBLEM WITH IT ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS STARTED ABOUT 6-7 MONTHS LATER. RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES TO HAVE IT CHECKED BUT WAS TOLD EVERY TIME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. I'VE HAD ONE ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I STILL OW...

Jan 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS BOUGHT NEW IN MARCH OF 2002. THE PROBLEM WITH IT ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS STARTED ABOUT 6-7 MONTHS LATER. RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES TO HAVE IT CHECKED BUT WAS TOLD EVERY TIME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. I'VE HAD ONE ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I STILL OW...

Jan 9, 2011 Air Bags Crash 10,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS BOUGHT NEW IN MARCH OF 2002. THE PROBLEM WITH IT ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS STARTED ABOUT 6-7 MONTHS LATER. RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES TO HAVE IT CHECKED BUT WAS TOLD EVERY TIME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. I'VE HAD ONE ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I STILL OW...

Jan 9, 2011 Seat Belts Crash 10,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS BOUGHT NEW IN MARCH OF 2002. THE PROBLEM WITH IT ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS STARTED ABOUT 6-7 MONTHS LATER. RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES TO HAVE IT CHECKED BUT WAS TOLD EVERY TIME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. I'VE HAD ONE ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I STILL OW...

Jan 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS BOUGHT NEW IN MARCH OF 2002. THE PROBLEM WITH IT ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS STARTED ABOUT 6-7 MONTHS LATER. RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES TO HAVE IT CHECKED BUT WAS TOLD EVERY TIME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. I'VE HAD ONE ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THIS PROBLEM. I STILL OW...

Jan 6, 2011 Structure 114,083 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, SHE HEARD A METAL NOISE. WHEN SHE OPENED THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR, IT FELL ON HER FOOT. SHE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE DOOR BACK IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER ...

Jan 6, 2011 Structure 114,083 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, SHE HEARD A METAL NOISE. WHEN SHE OPENED THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR, IT FELL ON HER FOOT. SHE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE DOOR BACK IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER ...

Dec 6, 2010 Unknown Or Other Fire

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *KB

Dec 6, 2010 Unknown Or Other Fire

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *KB

Nov 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THEN SHUT OFF WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE ABS BRAKE MODULE WAS MELTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED NOR WAS THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Nov 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 96,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THEN SHUT OFF WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE ABS BRAKE MODULE WAS MELTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED NOR WAS THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Nov 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 90,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE, AND NOTICED THAT THE SMOKE INITIATED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS BURNED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WASN'T INCLUDED IN RECALL 07V156000 SERV...

Nov 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 90,900 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE, AND NOTICED THAT THE SMOKE INITIATED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS BURNED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WASN'T INCLUDED IN RECALL 07V156000 SERV...

Oct 27, 2010 Structure 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHERE THE DEALER LOCATED SEVERE CORROSION AT THE VEHICLE UNDER-BODY, MUFFLER AND DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY THERE...

Oct 27, 2010 Structure 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHERE THE DEALER LOCATED SEVERE CORROSION AT THE VEHICLE UNDER-BODY, MUFFLER AND DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY THERE...

Oct 26, 2010 Electrical System Fire 108,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE COLD PARKED, KEY-OFF VEHICLE FIRE - TOTAL LOSS UNINSURED AND FORD SO FAR HAS REFUSED COMPENSATION. *TR

Oct 26, 2010 Power Train 130,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS TO REGARDING FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THE CD4E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST TRANSMISSION EVER BUILT. I HAVE A FORD ESCAPE AND A MAZDA 626 AND BOTH HAVE NEEDED THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT THIS YEAR. THE FORD 4 TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD WORK RIGHT. I WISH THAT THE GOVERNME...

Oct 26, 2010 Electrical System Fire 108,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE COLD PARKED, KEY-OFF VEHICLE FIRE - TOTAL LOSS UNINSURED AND FORD SO FAR HAS REFUSED COMPENSATION. *TR

Oct 26, 2010 Power Train 130,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS TO REGARDING FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THE CD4E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST TRANSMISSION EVER BUILT. I HAVE A FORD ESCAPE AND A MAZDA 626 AND BOTH HAVE NEEDED THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT THIS YEAR. THE FORD 4 TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD WORK RIGHT. I WISH THAT THE GOVERNME...

Oct 14, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

THE STRAPS WHICH HOLD UP THE GAS TANK ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE ARE RUSTED AND HAVE SNAPPED IN HALF DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. THE FRONT STRAP IS JUST HANGING THERE. FORD SAID THERE IS NO RECALL. *TR

Oct 14, 2010 Structure 120,000 mi

THE STRAPS WHICH HOLD UP THE GAS TANK ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE ARE RUSTED AND HAVE SNAPPED IN HALF DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION. THE FRONT STRAP IS JUST HANGING THERE. FORD SAID THERE IS NO RECALL. *TR

Sep 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE WENT TO GET IN THE VEHICLE, HE SMELLED AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC. WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL 07V156000 (ABS CONTR...

Sep 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE WENT TO GET IN THE VEHICLE, HE SMELLED AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC. WHEN HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL 07V156000 (ABS CONTR...

Sep 28, 2010 Power Train 157,000 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE WAS USED AROUND TOWN FOR 4 DAYS ON THE FORTH DAY DROVE ON HWY WAY AT 65 MPH THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON FLASHING CAR FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. PULLED OFF ROAD TURNED OFF. FOUND CAR LEAKING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND WOULD NO LONGER GO INTO GEAR ONCE IT HAD BEEN SHUT OFF. I...

Sep 28, 2010 Power Train 157,000 mi

PURCHASED VEHICLE WAS USED AROUND TOWN FOR 4 DAYS ON THE FORTH DAY DROVE ON HWY WAY AT 65 MPH THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON FLASHING CAR FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. PULLED OFF ROAD TURNED OFF. FOUND CAR LEAKING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND WOULD NO LONGER GO INTO GEAR ONCE IT HAD BEEN SHUT OFF. I...

Sep 23, 2010 Air Bags 50,000 mi

MY WIFE'S 02 FORD ESCAPE (WITH LESS THAN 50K MILES) JUST HAD ONE OF THE GAS TANK STRAPS BREAK DUE TO CORROSION. MAJOR FIRE/SAFETY HAZARD IF THE GAS TANK HITS THE GROUND. VERY SIMILAR ISSUE KNOWN WITH F150. THE DEALER IS CHARGING US $1K TO FIX!!! THIS SAME CAR IS ALSO IN THE SHOP EVERY OTHER MONTH ...

Sep 23, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

MY WIFE'S 02 FORD ESCAPE (WITH LESS THAN 50K MILES) JUST HAD ONE OF THE GAS TANK STRAPS BREAK DUE TO CORROSION. MAJOR FIRE/SAFETY HAZARD IF THE GAS TANK HITS THE GROUND. VERY SIMILAR ISSUE KNOWN WITH F150. THE DEALER IS CHARGING US $1K TO FIX!!! THIS SAME CAR IS ALSO IN THE SHOP EVERY OTHER MONTH ...

Sep 23, 2010 Air Bags 50,000 mi

MY WIFE'S 02 FORD ESCAPE (WITH LESS THAN 50K MILES) JUST HAD ONE OF THE GAS TANK STRAPS BREAK DUE TO CORROSION. MAJOR FIRE/SAFETY HAZARD IF THE GAS TANK HITS THE GROUND. VERY SIMILAR ISSUE KNOWN WITH F150. THE DEALER IS CHARGING US $1K TO FIX!!! THIS SAME CAR IS ALSO IN THE SHOP EVERY OTHER MONTH ...

Sep 23, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 50,000 mi

MY WIFE'S 02 FORD ESCAPE (WITH LESS THAN 50K MILES) JUST HAD ONE OF THE GAS TANK STRAPS BREAK DUE TO CORROSION. MAJOR FIRE/SAFETY HAZARD IF THE GAS TANK HITS THE GROUND. VERY SIMILAR ISSUE KNOWN WITH F150. THE DEALER IS CHARGING US $1K TO FIX!!! THIS SAME CAR IS ALSO IN THE SHOP EVERY OTHER MONTH ...

Sep 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CRUISE CONTROL, ABS AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AS SMOKE BEGIN EMITTING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE VEH...

Sep 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CRUISE CONTROL, ABS AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AS SMOKE BEGIN EMITTING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THE VEH...

Sep 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE AFTER OVERNIGHT PARKING, A LOUD EXPLOSION WAS HEARD AND WHITE SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE IGNITION WAS IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A DAMAGED DECORATIVE COVER OVER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND SHATTERED INTAKE MANIFOLDS. TWO SPARK...

Sep 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE AFTER OVERNIGHT PARKING, A LOUD EXPLOSION WAS HEARD AND WHITE SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE IGNITION WAS IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF. EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED A DAMAGED DECORATIVE COVER OVER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND SHATTERED INTAKE MANIFOLDS. TWO SPARK...

Sep 9, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 104,000 MILES. *TR

Sep 9, 2010 Power Train 104,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 104,000 MILES. *TR

Sep 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT HEARD THE ALARM, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND SAW A FIRE IN THE ABS AREA. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSIS LOCATED THE FAILURE AS THE ABS WIRING HARNESS. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE ...

Sep 8, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT HEARD THE ALARM, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND SAW A FIRE IN THE ABS AREA. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSIS LOCATED THE FAILURE AS THE ABS WIRING HARNESS. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE ...

Aug 30, 2010 Air Bags 94,959 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BUT THE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MIL...

Aug 30, 2010 Air Bags 94,959 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BUT THE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MIL...

Aug 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200,130 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHEN HE AS ADVISED THAT THE ABS NEEDED REPLACING. THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK: ...

Aug 17, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 200,130 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHEN HE AS ADVISED THAT THE ABS NEEDED REPLACING. THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK: ...

Aug 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,000 mi

RECALL ON 2002 FORD ESCAPE FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE RECALL NUMBER 07V-156 I HAD THIS RECALL DONE AT LONG FORD IN EUREKA, MO. OCTOBER 13, 2008. ON AUGUST 7, 2010 THE WIRE BURNT ON THIS AND WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE MODULE. FORD SAID THAT THEY HAD ALREADY FULFILLED THEIR ...

Aug 16, 2010 Power Train 74,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAD TO HAVE A TRANSMISSION REPLACED. AT 74,000 MILES IT WAS BLOWN. I HAD IT TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND ASKED FOR HIS OPINION. IT WAS BLOWN. HE CALLED ABOUT A REPLACEMENT AND WAS TOLD THE DEALER KEPT MANY REPLACEMENTS FOR 2002 ESCAPES BECAUSE OF FAILURES. I BOUGHT FORD BECAUSE I A...

Aug 16, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,000 mi

RECALL ON 2002 FORD ESCAPE FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE RECALL NUMBER 07V-156 I HAD THIS RECALL DONE AT LONG FORD IN EUREKA, MO. OCTOBER 13, 2008. ON AUGUST 7, 2010 THE WIRE BURNT ON THIS AND WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE MODULE. FORD SAID THAT THEY HAD ALREADY FULFILLED THEIR ...

Aug 16, 2010 Power Train 74,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAD TO HAVE A TRANSMISSION REPLACED. AT 74,000 MILES IT WAS BLOWN. I HAD IT TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND ASKED FOR HIS OPINION. IT WAS BLOWN. HE CALLED ABOUT A REPLACEMENT AND WAS TOLD THE DEALER KEPT MANY REPLACEMENTS FOR 2002 ESCAPES BECAUSE OF FAILURES. I BOUGHT FORD BECAUSE I A...

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT SATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHOW SIGNS OF SLIPPING BEFORE IT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN WHO STATED THAT THE CORE OF THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. THE VIN WAS N...

Aug 9, 2010 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT SATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHOW SIGNS OF SLIPPING BEFORE IT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN WHO STATED THAT THE CORE OF THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. THE VIN WAS N...

Aug 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric Fire 76,425 mi

REF.: 2002 FORD ESCAPE ON JULY 22 THE CAR WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY, NOT RUNNING, MY SON WAS WASHING IT. IT STARTED BILLOWING SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT CAUSE. HE LIFTED THE HOOD, WATERED DOWN THE AREA THAT WAS BURNING. IT STARTED AND WE PUT IT IN THE GARAGE. THE NEXT MORNING MY WIFE ENTE...

Aug 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric Fire 76,425 mi

REF.: 2002 FORD ESCAPE ON JULY 22 THE CAR WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY, NOT RUNNING, MY SON WAS WASHING IT. IT STARTED BILLOWING SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT CAUSE. HE LIFTED THE HOOD, WATERED DOWN THE AREA THAT WAS BURNING. IT STARTED AND WE PUT IT IN THE GARAGE. THE NEXT MORNING MY WIFE ENTE...

Jul 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE IN REVERSE AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS 5 MPH; YET, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. WHEN THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY EXPERI...

Jul 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE IN REVERSE AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS 5 MPH; YET, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. WHEN THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY EXPERI...

Jul 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ERUPTED INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ...

Jul 15, 2010 Electrical System 70,500 mi

MY DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. I WENT TO THE LOCAL AUTOZONE TO GET A REPLACEMENT BULB. WHEN I REMOVED THE HEADLIGHT PLUG, IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS MELTED. I REMOVED AND INSTALLED A NEW LIGHT BULB. I THEN TESTED THE NEW BULB TO MAKE SURE IT WORKED. IT DID NOT TURNED ON. THE HEADLIGHT PLUG SE...

Jul 15, 2010 Exterior Lighting 70,500 mi

MY DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. I WENT TO THE LOCAL AUTOZONE TO GET A REPLACEMENT BULB. WHEN I REMOVED THE HEADLIGHT PLUG, IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS MELTED. I REMOVED AND INSTALLED A NEW LIGHT BULB. I THEN TESTED THE NEW BULB TO MAKE SURE IT WORKED. IT DID NOT TURNED ON. THE HEADLIGHT PLUG SE...

Jul 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ERUPTED INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ...

Jul 15, 2010 Electrical System 70,500 mi

MY DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. I WENT TO THE LOCAL AUTOZONE TO GET A REPLACEMENT BULB. WHEN I REMOVED THE HEADLIGHT PLUG, IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS MELTED. I REMOVED AND INSTALLED A NEW LIGHT BULB. I THEN TESTED THE NEW BULB TO MAKE SURE IT WORKED. IT DID NOT TURNED ON. THE HEADLIGHT PLUG SE...

Jul 15, 2010 Exterior Lighting 70,500 mi

MY DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT WENT OUT. I WENT TO THE LOCAL AUTOZONE TO GET A REPLACEMENT BULB. WHEN I REMOVED THE HEADLIGHT PLUG, IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS MELTED. I REMOVED AND INSTALLED A NEW LIGHT BULB. I THEN TESTED THE NEW BULB TO MAKE SURE IT WORKED. IT DID NOT TURNED ON. THE HEADLIGHT PLUG SE...

Jul 9, 2010 Visibility 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFT GAGE BACK WINDOW WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST HER WITH ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE PARTS TO BE REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEA...

Jul 9, 2010 Visibility 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFT GAGE BACK WINDOW WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST HER WITH ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE PARTS TO BE REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEA...

Jul 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE V6 STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. UPON TRYING TO MANUALLY "PULL" THE ACCELERATOR FREE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FASTER. SPEEDS REACHED 70 MPH AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE. I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, AND SLOWLY APPLIED THE PARKING ...

Jul 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

THE ACCELERATOR ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE V6 STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. UPON TRYING TO MANUALLY "PULL" THE ACCELERATOR FREE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FASTER. SPEEDS REACHED 70 MPH AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE. I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, AND SLOWLY APPLIED THE PARKING ...

Jun 13, 2010 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND WAS RECORDED AS A TOTAL LOSS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. UPDATED 06/23/10 *TR

Jun 13, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 95,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND WAS RECORDED AS A TOTAL LOSS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. UPDATED 06/23/10 *TR

Jun 13, 2010 Unknown Or Other Fire 95,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND WAS RECORDED AS A TOTAL LOSS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. UPDATED 06/23/10 *TR

Jun 13, 2010 Electrical System Fire 95,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND WAS RECORDED AS A TOTAL LOSS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. UPDATED 06/23/10 *TR

Jun 13, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 95,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND WAS RECORDED AS A TOTAL LOSS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. UPDATED 06/23/10 *TR

Jun 13, 2010 Unknown Or Other Fire 95,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND WAS RECORDED AS A TOTAL LOSS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. UPDATED 06/23/10 *TR

Jun 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 108,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS ASLEEP. LUCKILY A NEIGHBOR SAW THE FIRE AND STARTED TO WET DOWN MY HOUSE AND WE THEN BOTH ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO AND HAD TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. I ASKED FOR AN INVESTIGATION AND THE FIRE MARSHALL POINTED ME TO FORD RECAL...

Jun 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 64,111 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT MOVED SWITCHED TO NEUTRAL GEAR AND MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS ...

Jun 11, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 108,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS ASLEEP. LUCKILY A NEIGHBOR SAW THE FIRE AND STARTED TO WET DOWN MY HOUSE AND WE THEN BOTH ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO AND HAD TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. I ASKED FOR AN INVESTIGATION AND THE FIRE MARSHALL POINTED ME TO FORD RECAL...

Jun 11, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 64,111 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT MOVED SWITCHED TO NEUTRAL GEAR AND MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS ...

May 27, 2010 Steering 80,000 mi

NO EVENTS LEADING TO THIS... IT JUST STARTED ABOUT 2 YRS AGO SUMMER OF 08. CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF CAR. CAN BE FELT BY THE STEERING WHEEL (WHICH ALSO HAS THE SQUEAKING PROBLEM). OCCURS ONLY WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE IS WARM. WENT TO THE FORD DEALER SEVERAL TIMES COMPLAINING OF THIS... ...

May 27, 2010 Suspension 80,000 mi

NO EVENTS LEADING TO THIS... IT JUST STARTED ABOUT 2 YRS AGO SUMMER OF 08. CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF CAR. CAN BE FELT BY THE STEERING WHEEL (WHICH ALSO HAS THE SQUEAKING PROBLEM). OCCURS ONLY WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE IS WARM. WENT TO THE FORD DEALER SEVERAL TIMES COMPLAINING OF THIS... ...

May 27, 2010 Steering 80,000 mi

NO EVENTS LEADING TO THIS... IT JUST STARTED ABOUT 2 YRS AGO SUMMER OF 08. CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF CAR. CAN BE FELT BY THE STEERING WHEEL (WHICH ALSO HAS THE SQUEAKING PROBLEM). OCCURS ONLY WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE IS WARM. WENT TO THE FORD DEALER SEVERAL TIMES COMPLAINING OF THIS... ...

May 27, 2010 Suspension 80,000 mi

NO EVENTS LEADING TO THIS... IT JUST STARTED ABOUT 2 YRS AGO SUMMER OF 08. CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF CAR. CAN BE FELT BY THE STEERING WHEEL (WHICH ALSO HAS THE SQUEAKING PROBLEM). OCCURS ONLY WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE IS WARM. WENT TO THE FORD DEALER SEVERAL TIMES COMPLAINING OF THIS... ...

May 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FIRE STARTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND SPREAD TO A SECOND VEHICLE. BOTH VEHICLES WERE DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED ACCORDINGLY. T...

May 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 116,000 mi

ABS CONNECTOR MELTED AND FORD CANT FIX PROBLEM BECAUSE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE {WIRE LOOM} THIS CAR WAS PART OF A RECALL FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM IN 2007 BUT RECALL WAS JUST A VISUAL INSPECTION. *TR

May 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FIRE STARTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND SPREAD TO A SECOND VEHICLE. BOTH VEHICLES WERE DESTROYED BY THE FIRE. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED ACCORDINGLY. T...

May 20, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 116,000 mi

ABS CONNECTOR MELTED AND FORD CANT FIX PROBLEM BECAUSE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE {WIRE LOOM} THIS CAR WAS PART OF A RECALL FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM IN 2007 BUT RECALL WAS JUST A VISUAL INSPECTION. *TR

May 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric Fire 96,000 mi

MAY 9, 2010 MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT WHERE I WORK AT 9 AM. AT 2 PM A CO - WORKER CAME INTO MY STORE AND TOLD ME MY CAR ALARM WAS GOING OFF AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. I GRABBED MY KEYS AND WENT OUTSIDE. I TRIED TO TURN OFF THE ALARM AND UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH T...

May 19, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric Fire 96,000 mi

MAY 9, 2010 MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT WHERE I WORK AT 9 AM. AT 2 PM A CO - WORKER CAME INTO MY STORE AND TOLD ME MY CAR ALARM WAS GOING OFF AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. I GRABBED MY KEYS AND WENT OUTSIDE. I TRIED TO TURN OFF THE ALARM AND UNLOCK THE DOOR WITH T...

May 1, 2010 Power Train Fire

2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS RECALLED FOR SEVERAL REASONS. SOMETHING WITH THE POWER TRAIN, THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE ABS SYSTEM..... FINALLY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ENGINE WAS MELTED. FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY JUST SAID WE WILL RECORD YOUR CALL ON YOUR PROFILE. DON'T UNDERST...

May 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS RECALLED FOR SEVERAL REASONS. SOMETHING WITH THE POWER TRAIN, THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE ABS SYSTEM..... FINALLY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ENGINE WAS MELTED. FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY JUST SAID WE WILL RECORD YOUR CALL ON YOUR PROFILE. DON'T UNDERST...

May 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS RECALLED FOR SEVERAL REASONS. SOMETHING WITH THE POWER TRAIN, THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE ABS SYSTEM..... FINALLY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ENGINE WAS MELTED. FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY JUST SAID WE WILL RECORD YOUR CALL ON YOUR PROFILE. DON'T UNDERST...

May 1, 2010 Power Train Fire

2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS RECALLED FOR SEVERAL REASONS. SOMETHING WITH THE POWER TRAIN, THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE ABS SYSTEM..... FINALLY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ENGINE WAS MELTED. FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY JUST SAID WE WILL RECORD YOUR CALL ON YOUR PROFILE. DON'T UNDERST...

May 1, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS RECALLED FOR SEVERAL REASONS. SOMETHING WITH THE POWER TRAIN, THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE ABS SYSTEM..... FINALLY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ENGINE WAS MELTED. FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY JUST SAID WE WILL RECORD YOUR CALL ON YOUR PROFILE. DON'T UNDERST...

May 1, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS RECALLED FOR SEVERAL REASONS. SOMETHING WITH THE POWER TRAIN, THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE ABS SYSTEM..... FINALLY IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ENGINE WAS MELTED. FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT GOT THERE. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY JUST SAID WE WILL RECORD YOUR CALL ON YOUR PROFILE. DON'T UNDERST...

Apr 2, 2010 Electrical System Fire 89,000 mi

I DROVE MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO CHURCH SUNDAY MORNING, ABOUT 5 MILES, WHEN THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY DRIVEN THAT DAY. WE PARKED THE CAR AND WENT IN FOR SERVICES THAT MORNING AND AT THE END OF MASS WERE CALLED TO THE BACK BY THE PRIEST WHO INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS A FIRE...

Apr 2, 2010 Electrical System Fire 89,000 mi

I DROVE MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO CHURCH SUNDAY MORNING, ABOUT 5 MILES, WHEN THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY DRIVEN THAT DAY. WE PARKED THE CAR AND WENT IN FOR SERVICES THAT MORNING AND AT THE END OF MASS WERE CALLED TO THE BACK BY THE PRIEST WHO INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS A FIRE...

Mar 26, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

IN JANUARY OF 2010 I OPENED THE BACK HATCH ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND WHEN I SHUT THE DOOR THE GLASS SHATTERED. THEN 3 MONTHS LATER I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR GLASS SHATTERED. MY DOG WAS IN THE BACK AND LUCKILY HE WAS OK BUT IF THERE HAD BEEN A CHILD IN THE SEAT THEY WOU...

Mar 26, 2010 Structure 60,000 mi

IN JANUARY OF 2010 I OPENED THE BACK HATCH ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND WHEN I SHUT THE DOOR THE GLASS SHATTERED. THEN 3 MONTHS LATER I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE BACK PASSENGER DOOR GLASS SHATTERED. MY DOG WAS IN THE BACK AND LUCKILY HE WAS OK BUT IF THERE HAD BEEN A CHILD IN THE SEAT THEY WOU...

Mar 15, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,786 mi

GAS GAUGE READS BETWEEN 1/2 & 1/4, CAR RAN OUT OF GAS THIS MORNING. AAA BROUGHT GAS, I WENT TO A GAS STATION AND FILLED THE TANK. GAS GAUGE STILL READS ONLY 1/2 FULL. *TR

Mar 15, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 86,786 mi

GAS GAUGE READS BETWEEN 1/2 & 1/4, CAR RAN OUT OF GAS THIS MORNING. AAA BROUGHT GAS, I WENT TO A GAS STATION AND FILLED THE TANK. GAS GAUGE STILL READS ONLY 1/2 FULL. *TR

Mar 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE THAT HAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE MODULE, I TRIED TO GET FORD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I HAD TWO CERTIFIED MECH,TELL ME FORD HAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE MODULE AND IT IS A DEFECTIVE FROM MANUFACTURE. I ASKED FORD TO JUST REPLACE THE PART AND I WOULD PAY FOR THE LABOR,THEY REFUSE T...

Mar 13, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE THAT HAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE MODULE, I TRIED TO GET FORD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I HAD TWO CERTIFIED MECH,TELL ME FORD HAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE MODULE AND IT IS A DEFECTIVE FROM MANUFACTURE. I ASKED FORD TO JUST REPLACE THE PART AND I WOULD PAY FOR THE LABOR,THEY REFUSE T...

Mar 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 183,481 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I AM REQUESTING THAT YOU OBTAIN A HISTORY ON THE *FLEX HOSE* FOR THE FORD ESCAPE. MY DAUGHTER OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND ON FRIDAY MARCH 5,2010 NARROWLY ESCAPED A MAJOR TRAGEDY. SHE WAS TRAVELING ...

Mar 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 183,481 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I AM REQUESTING THAT YOU OBTAIN A HISTORY ON THE *FLEX HOSE* FOR THE FORD ESCAPE. MY DAUGHTER OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND ON FRIDAY MARCH 5,2010 NARROWLY ESCAPED A MAJOR TRAGEDY. SHE WAS TRAVELING ...

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 88,000 mi

I AM VERY UNHAPPY. I GOT IN MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE THIS MORNING AND WENT TO PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE SHIFTER BROKE OR SOMETHING IT WAS ROLLING I HAD TO PUT ON BRAKES I HAVE NEVER EVEN HEAR OF SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENING AND I LOOK ON THE INTERNET AND ITS ALL OVER THE INTERNET HOW DEFECTIVE IT IS. ...

Mar 3, 2010 Power Train 88,000 mi

I AM VERY UNHAPPY. I GOT IN MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE THIS MORNING AND WENT TO PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE SHIFTER BROKE OR SOMETHING IT WAS ROLLING I HAD TO PUT ON BRAKES I HAVE NEVER EVEN HEAR OF SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENING AND I LOOK ON THE INTERNET AND ITS ALL OVER THE INTERNET HOW DEFECTIVE IT IS. ...

Feb 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 93,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. LAST DRIVEN 5 HOURS EARLIER. THE ALARM SOUNDED ALERTING MY HUSBAND INSIDE. HE LOOKED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND SAW SMOKE ROLLING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. HE RAN OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PUT OUT THE FLAMES. HOPEFULLY, THIS IMMEDIATE DETECTION OF ...

Feb 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 93,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. LAST DRIVEN 5 HOURS EARLIER. THE ALARM SOUNDED ALERTING MY HUSBAND INSIDE. HE LOOKED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND SAW SMOKE ROLLING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. HE RAN OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PUT OUT THE FLAMES. HOPEFULLY, THIS IMMEDIATE DETECTION OF ...

Feb 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 93,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. LAST DRIVEN 5 HOURS EARLIER. THE ALARM SOUNDED ALERTING MY HUSBAND INSIDE. HE LOOKED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND SAW SMOKE ROLLING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. HE RAN OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PUT OUT THE FLAMES. HOPEFULLY, THIS IMMEDIATE DETECTION OF ...

Feb 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 93,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. LAST DRIVEN 5 HOURS EARLIER. THE ALARM SOUNDED ALERTING MY HUSBAND INSIDE. HE LOOKED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND SAW SMOKE ROLLING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. HE RAN OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PUT OUT THE FLAMES. HOPEFULLY, THIS IMMEDIATE DETECTION OF ...

Jan 10, 2010 Exterior Lighting 190,000 mi

MY SISTER'S MAZDA TRIBUTE & MY FORD ESCAPE ARE THE SAME VEHICLE AND BOTH HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT PLUG MELT. *TR

Jan 10, 2010 Electrical System 190,000 mi

MY SISTER'S MAZDA TRIBUTE & MY FORD ESCAPE ARE THE SAME VEHICLE AND BOTH HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT PLUG MELT. *TR

Jan 10, 2010 Exterior Lighting 190,000 mi

MY SISTER'S MAZDA TRIBUTE & MY FORD ESCAPE ARE THE SAME VEHICLE AND BOTH HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT PLUG MELT. *TR

Jan 10, 2010 Electrical System 190,000 mi

MY SISTER'S MAZDA TRIBUTE & MY FORD ESCAPE ARE THE SAME VEHICLE AND BOTH HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT PLUG MELT. *TR

Jan 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE V6 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKS. DRIVE THIS CAR REASONABLY, NOT LIKE A TEENAGER, AND THE MANIFOLD CRACKED. SINCE THIS MANIFOLD HAS BUILT-IN CATALYSTS, REPAIR IS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. FORD HAS NOT RECALLED, BUT THE EXHAUST FUMES THAT BUILD UP IN THE VEHICLE ARE EX...

Jan 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE V6 FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKS. DRIVE THIS CAR REASONABLY, NOT LIKE A TEENAGER, AND THE MANIFOLD CRACKED. SINCE THIS MANIFOLD HAS BUILT-IN CATALYSTS, REPAIR IS EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. FORD HAS NOT RECALLED, BUT THE EXHAUST FUMES THAT BUILD UP IN THE VEHICLE ARE EX...

Dec 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Dec 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

Dec 7, 2009 Service Brakes, Air Fire 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25 TO 35 MPH SHE SAW SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. SHE WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A FIRE FIGHTER CONCLUDED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ...

Dec 7, 2009 Service Brakes, Air Fire 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25 TO 35 MPH SHE SAW SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. SHE WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A FIRE FIGHTER CONCLUDED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ...

Nov 7, 2009 Air Bags 50,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON I WAS TOLD IT WAS SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROBLEMS ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ALL RESULTING IN THE DEALER REPLACING MY SAFETY HARNESS WHICH WAS OH BY THE WAY NOT COVERED UNDER THE ELECTRICAL WIRING EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY REPLACED THE SAFETY HARNESS AND GUESS WHAT THE AIR BAG LIG...

Nov 7, 2009 Air Bags 50,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON I WAS TOLD IT WAS SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROBLEMS ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ALL RESULTING IN THE DEALER REPLACING MY SAFETY HARNESS WHICH WAS OH BY THE WAY NOT COVERED UNDER THE ELECTRICAL WIRING EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY REPLACED THE SAFETY HARNESS AND GUESS WHAT THE AIR BAG LIG...

Nov 7, 2009 Air Bags 50,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON I WAS TOLD IT WAS SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROBLEMS ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ALL RESULTING IN THE DEALER REPLACING MY SAFETY HARNESS WHICH WAS OH BY THE WAY NOT COVERED UNDER THE ELECTRICAL WIRING EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY REPLACED THE SAFETY HARNESS AND GUESS WHAT THE AIR BAG LIG...

Nov 7, 2009 Air Bags 50,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON I WAS TOLD IT WAS SEVERAL DIFFERENT PROBLEMS ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ALL RESULTING IN THE DEALER REPLACING MY SAFETY HARNESS WHICH WAS OH BY THE WAY NOT COVERED UNDER THE ELECTRICAL WIRING EXTENDED WARRANTY. THEY REPLACED THE SAFETY HARNESS AND GUESS WHAT THE AIR BAG LIG...

Oct 29, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE 4X4 55,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON RT 95 THE CAR SUDDENLY APPEARED TO HAVE GONE INTO NEUTRAL, ALTHOUGH IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE. LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD 100 MILES FROM HOME. THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR AND NOW REQUIRES A NEW TRANSMISSION....

Oct 29, 2009 Power Train 55,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE 4X4 55,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON RT 95 THE CAR SUDDENLY APPEARED TO HAVE GONE INTO NEUTRAL, ALTHOUGH IT WAS STILL IN DRIVE. LUCKILY WE WERE ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD 100 MILES FROM HOME. THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR AND NOW REQUIRES A NEW TRANSMISSION....

Oct 27, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HE SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR. WHILE DRIVING HE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE ABS UNIT IN THE ENGINE. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE ...

Oct 27, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HE SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR. WHILE DRIVING HE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE ABS UNIT IN THE ENGINE. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE ...

Oct 13, 2009 Electrical System 110,000 mi

FOR THE CURRENT FORD RECALL, THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE FORD ESCAPES. I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE; MALFUNCTIONING CRUISE CONTROL (CRUISE WILL JUST DISENGAGE ON THE FREEWAY OR WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN START ACCELERATING), BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH, AND DIFFICULTLY WITH DISENGAGING VEHICLE O...

Oct 13, 2009 Electrical System 110,000 mi

FOR THE CURRENT FORD RECALL, THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE FORD ESCAPES. I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE; MALFUNCTIONING CRUISE CONTROL (CRUISE WILL JUST DISENGAGE ON THE FREEWAY OR WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN START ACCELERATING), BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH, AND DIFFICULTLY WITH DISENGAGING VEHICLE O...

Sep 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 85,000 mi

WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS EATING DINER AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT, HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF. ACCORDING TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALER ALL RECALL WORK ON THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN COMPLETED. I HAVE LEARNED TODAY THAT THIS MODEL FORD HAS A HISTORY OF FIRES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMEN...

Sep 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 85,000 mi

WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS EATING DINER AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT, HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF. ACCORDING TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALER ALL RECALL WORK ON THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN COMPLETED. I HAVE LEARNED TODAY THAT THIS MODEL FORD HAS A HISTORY OF FIRES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMEN...

Aug 31, 2009 Structure

REAR FENDERS RUSTING THROUGH, PAINT BUBBLING BADLY. *TR

Aug 31, 2009 Structure

REAR FENDERS RUSTING THROUGH, PAINT BUBBLING BADLY. *TR

Aug 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 145,000 mi

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS PARKING TO HAVE DINNER AND AN HOUR LATER UPON RETURNING I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FROM UNDER THE HOOD... SMELLED WIRES OR ELECTRICAL TYPE BURNING SMELL AND HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FROM THE TERMINAL TO STOP FURTHER DAMAGE... IT WAS A W...

Aug 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 145,000 mi

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS PARKING TO HAVE DINNER AND AN HOUR LATER UPON RETURNING I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FROM UNDER THE HOOD... SMELLED WIRES OR ELECTRICAL TYPE BURNING SMELL AND HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FROM THE TERMINAL TO STOP FURTHER DAMAGE... IT WAS A W...

Aug 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 145,000 mi

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS PARKING TO HAVE DINNER AND AN HOUR LATER UPON RETURNING I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FROM UNDER THE HOOD... SMELLED WIRES OR ELECTRICAL TYPE BURNING SMELL AND HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FROM THE TERMINAL TO STOP FURTHER DAMAGE... IT WAS A W...

Aug 17, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 145,000 mi

ABS LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS PARKING TO HAVE DINNER AND AN HOUR LATER UPON RETURNING I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FROM UNDER THE HOOD... SMELLED WIRES OR ELECTRICAL TYPE BURNING SMELL AND HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FROM THE TERMINAL TO STOP FURTHER DAMAGE... IT WAS A W...

Aug 12, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY WIFE'S 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS APROX 40K ON IT THE STEEL COVER THAT GOES OVER THE PLASTIC GAS TANK IS ROTTING AWAY AND DROPPING OFF RUSTY PARTS I HOPE THAT EMISSIONS WOULD COVER THIS. THE STRAP HAS SOME RUST BUT I AM CONCERNED WE LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST WITH SALT ON OUR ROADS. *TR

Aug 12, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY WIFE'S 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS APROX 40K ON IT THE STEEL COVER THAT GOES OVER THE PLASTIC GAS TANK IS ROTTING AWAY AND DROPPING OFF RUSTY PARTS I HOPE THAT EMISSIONS WOULD COVER THIS. THE STRAP HAS SOME RUST BUT I AM CONCERNED WE LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST WITH SALT ON OUR ROADS. *TR

Aug 9, 2009 Seat Belts 150,034 mi

THE FRONT SIDE HARNESS SEATBELT FELL APART. ONLY THE LAP BELT RESTRAINT WORKS NOW. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, NOTICED THE HARNESS FELT VERY LOOSE, ONCE ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION, WENT TO UNFASTENED THE SEAT BELT AND IT FELL APART IN MY HANDS, THE ENDS ARE FRAILTY LIKE IT BECAME UNSEWN. IT APPEA...

Aug 9, 2009 Seat Belts 150,034 mi

THE FRONT SIDE HARNESS SEATBELT FELL APART. ONLY THE LAP BELT RESTRAINT WORKS NOW. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, NOTICED THE HARNESS FELT VERY LOOSE, ONCE ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION, WENT TO UNFASTENED THE SEAT BELT AND IT FELL APART IN MY HANDS, THE ENDS ARE FRAILTY LIKE IT BECAME UNSEWN. IT APPEA...

Jul 20, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 80,000 mi

I WAS ALERTED TO A PROBLEM WITH MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WHEN I HEARD THE CAR ALARM SOUND. I TURNED OFF THE ALARM BY UNLOCKING THE DOORS, BUT NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I OPENED THE HOOD, AND RAN WATER IN THE AREA WHERE THE SMOKE ORIGINATED. AFTER DISCOVERING THAT WATER WASN'T STOPPING ...

Jul 20, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 80,000 mi

I WAS ALERTED TO A PROBLEM WITH MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WHEN I HEARD THE CAR ALARM SOUND. I TURNED OFF THE ALARM BY UNLOCKING THE DOORS, BUT NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I OPENED THE HOOD, AND RAN WATER IN THE AREA WHERE THE SMOKE ORIGINATED. AFTER DISCOVERING THAT WATER WASN'T STOPPING ...

Jul 20, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 80,000 mi

I WAS ALERTED TO A PROBLEM WITH MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WHEN I HEARD THE CAR ALARM SOUND. I TURNED OFF THE ALARM BY UNLOCKING THE DOORS, BUT NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I OPENED THE HOOD, AND RAN WATER IN THE AREA WHERE THE SMOKE ORIGINATED. AFTER DISCOVERING THAT WATER WASN'T STOPPING ...

Jul 20, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 80,000 mi

I WAS ALERTED TO A PROBLEM WITH MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WHEN I HEARD THE CAR ALARM SOUND. I TURNED OFF THE ALARM BY UNLOCKING THE DOORS, BUT NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I OPENED THE HOOD, AND RAN WATER IN THE AREA WHERE THE SMOKE ORIGINATED. AFTER DISCOVERING THAT WATER WASN'T STOPPING ...

Jul 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 89,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE AROUND 3:00 AM, HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE 5:30 PM ON PREVIOUS DAY. *TR

Jul 1, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 89,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT FIRE AROUND 3:00 AM, HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE 5:30 PM ON PREVIOUS DAY. *TR

Jun 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

CATALYTIC CONVERTER CRACKED ALONG WELDS AT AROUND 84000 MILES. RESEARCH ON OPEN SOURCES ON THE INTERNET AS FOUND AT THE V-6 EQUIPPED FORD ESCAPES ARE PRONE TO THESE FAILURES OVER AND OVER. THERE HAVE BEEN SOME REPORTED CASES OF VEHICLES LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING AND VEHICLES COMPLETELY DYEING WHILE...

Jun 19, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

CATALYTIC CONVERTER CRACKED ALONG WELDS AT AROUND 84000 MILES. RESEARCH ON OPEN SOURCES ON THE INTERNET AS FOUND AT THE V-6 EQUIPPED FORD ESCAPES ARE PRONE TO THESE FAILURES OVER AND OVER. THERE HAVE BEEN SOME REPORTED CASES OF VEHICLES LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING AND VEHICLES COMPLETELY DYEING WHILE...

Jun 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 125,000 mi

HI; I JUST WANT TO REPORT MY INCIDENT WITH MY SUV FORD ESCAPE, MODEL 2002 , THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE FORM THE FRONT SIDE OF IT. *TR

Jun 18, 2009 Tires Fire 125,000 mi

HI; I JUST WANT TO REPORT MY INCIDENT WITH MY SUV FORD ESCAPE, MODEL 2002 , THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE FORM THE FRONT SIDE OF IT. *TR

Jun 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 125,000 mi

HI; I JUST WANT TO REPORT MY INCIDENT WITH MY SUV FORD ESCAPE, MODEL 2002 , THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE FORM THE FRONT SIDE OF IT. *TR

Jun 18, 2009 Tires Fire 125,000 mi

HI; I JUST WANT TO REPORT MY INCIDENT WITH MY SUV FORD ESCAPE, MODEL 2002 , THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE FORM THE FRONT SIDE OF IT. *TR

Jun 12, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 88,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT NORMAL SPEED WITH SMALL KIDS IN THEIR CARSEATS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT LIMP AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO FULL ACCELERATION. AFTER MOMENTS OF TERROR AND TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL, THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT DOWN BY FIGHTING THE ENGINE POWER W...

Jun 12, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 88,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT NORMAL SPEED WITH SMALL KIDS IN THEIR CARSEATS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT LIMP AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO FULL ACCELERATION. AFTER MOMENTS OF TERROR AND TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL, THE CAR WAS BROUGHT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT DOWN BY FIGHTING THE ENGINE POWER W...

Jun 10, 2009 Electrical System Fire 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT'S NEIGHBOR INFORMED HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE IN HIS DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT USED TWO FULL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND A WATER HOSE IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. HE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND SUCCESSFULLY EXTINGU...

Jun 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT'S NEIGHBOR INFORMED HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE IN HIS DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT USED TWO FULL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND A WATER HOSE IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. HE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND SUCCESSFULLY EXTINGU...

Jun 10, 2009 Electrical System Fire 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT'S NEIGHBOR INFORMED HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE IN HIS DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT USED TWO FULL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND A WATER HOSE IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. HE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND SUCCESSFULLY EXTINGU...

Jun 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT'S NEIGHBOR INFORMED HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE IN HIS DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT USED TWO FULL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND A WATER HOSE IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. HE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND SUCCESSFULLY EXTINGU...

Jun 9, 2009 Electrical System Fire 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE DRIVEWAY AND SURROUNDING TREES WERE DAMAGED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE M...

Jun 9, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

2002 FORD ESCAPE REAR DOOR AND WINDOW ARE JAMMED AND CANNOT BE OPENED ALSO REAR DRIVERS DOOR. *TR

Jun 9, 2009 Electrical System Fire 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE DRIVEWAY AND SURROUNDING TREES WERE DAMAGED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FAILURE M...

Jun 9, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

2002 FORD ESCAPE REAR DOOR AND WINDOW ARE JAMMED AND CANNOT BE OPENED ALSO REAR DRIVERS DOOR. *TR

Jun 2, 2009 Unknown Or Other Fire 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THIRTY MINUTES AFTER FUEL WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT FIRE IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UN...

Jun 2, 2009 Unknown Or Other Fire 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THIRTY MINUTES AFTER FUEL WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT FIRE IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UN...

May 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

RECENTLY AS I WAS LEAVING WORK I WENT TO START MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN I TURNED THE KEY THERE WAS A SLIGHT HESITATION FOLLOWED BY WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A REALLY BAD BACKFIRE FOLLOWED BY SMOKE POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN I LIFTED THE HOOD, THE PLASTIC ENGINE COVER AND INTAKE WERE BLOWN TO PIE...

May 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 109,000 mi

RECENTLY AS I WAS LEAVING WORK I WENT TO START MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN I TURNED THE KEY THERE WAS A SLIGHT HESITATION FOLLOWED BY WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A REALLY BAD BACKFIRE FOLLOWED BY SMOKE POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN I LIFTED THE HOOD, THE PLASTIC ENGINE COVER AND INTAKE WERE BLOWN TO PIE...

May 20, 2009 Air Bags 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING THEN IT WOULD STAY ON. I BELIEVE IT HAS TO DO WITH THE SIDE AIR BAG CONNECTORS UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT. I HAVE TRIED CLEANING THEM WITH CONTACT CLEANER. THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF BUT WILL COME BAC...

May 20, 2009 Air Bags 120,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING THEN IT WOULD STAY ON. I BELIEVE IT HAS TO DO WITH THE SIDE AIR BAG CONNECTORS UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT. I HAVE TRIED CLEANING THEM WITH CONTACT CLEANER. THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF BUT WILL COME BAC...

May 8, 2009 Power Train 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IMMEDIATELY, THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR...

May 8, 2009 Power Train 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20-30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IMMEDIATELY, THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR...

Apr 27, 2009 Air Bags 57,542 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IS EXPERIENCING ITS SECOND MAJOR AIRBAG PROBLEM. THE WIRING UNDER THE SEAT HAS NOW "BURNT UP" FOR THE SECOND TIME AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED AGAIN TO THE TUNE OF $450 SO I DRIVE WITHOUT ACTIVE AIRBAGS. THE WIRING HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE ALREADY JUST 4 MONTHS AGO BU...

Apr 27, 2009 Air Bags 57,542 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IS EXPERIENCING ITS SECOND MAJOR AIRBAG PROBLEM. THE WIRING UNDER THE SEAT HAS NOW "BURNT UP" FOR THE SECOND TIME AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED AGAIN TO THE TUNE OF $450 SO I DRIVE WITHOUT ACTIVE AIRBAGS. THE WIRING HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE ALREADY JUST 4 MONTHS AGO BU...

Apr 23, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 43,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE, AND THE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW HINGES HAVE BROKEN 3 TIMES [ONE TWICE, THE OTHER ONCE] IN NORMAL OPERATION. THIS IS EXACTLY THE PROBLEM COVERED BY SAFETY RECALL 04S20, BUT FORD SAYS THAT ONLY APPLIES TO CARS BUILT IN DIFFERENT ASSEMBLY PLANTS, NOT MINE. *TR

Apr 23, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 43,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE, AND THE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW HINGES HAVE BROKEN 3 TIMES [ONE TWICE, THE OTHER ONCE] IN NORMAL OPERATION. THIS IS EXACTLY THE PROBLEM COVERED BY SAFETY RECALL 04S20, BUT FORD SAYS THAT ONLY APPLIES TO CARS BUILT IN DIFFERENT ASSEMBLY PLANTS, NOT MINE. *TR

Apr 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

CATALYTIC CONVERTERS BLEW UP ON OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE. *TR

Apr 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 120,000 mi

CATALYTIC CONVERTERS BLEW UP ON OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE. *TR

Mar 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 131,287 mi

BRAKE PROBLEM - 2002 FORD ESCAPE, VEHICLE ID # (131,287 MILES) BRAKES WITH EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL SUBSEQUENT TO MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (4X). DEALER (MCCAFFERTY FORD,1939 EAST LINCOLN HIGHWAY, LANGHORNE, PA 19047, (800) 590-8702) AGREES THAT TRAVEL IS EXCESSIVE BUT SAYS BRAKE PEDAL CANNOT BE RE...

Mar 25, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 131,287 mi

BRAKE PROBLEM - 2002 FORD ESCAPE, VEHICLE ID # (131,287 MILES) BRAKES WITH EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL SUBSEQUENT TO MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (4X). DEALER (MCCAFFERTY FORD,1939 EAST LINCOLN HIGHWAY, LANGHORNE, PA 19047, (800) 590-8702) AGREES THAT TRAVEL IS EXCESSIVE BUT SAYS BRAKE PEDAL CANNOT BE RE...

Feb 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,998 mi

WHILE DRIVING, USUALLY FIRST THING IN MORNING, THE RPM'S WILL REV UP TO APPROX. 2000. THE VEHICLE BECOMES HARDER TO STOP... *TR

Feb 16, 2009 Power Train 29,998 mi

WHILE DRIVING, USUALLY FIRST THING IN MORNING, THE RPM'S WILL REV UP TO APPROX. 2000. THE VEHICLE BECOMES HARDER TO STOP... *TR

Feb 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,998 mi

WHILE DRIVING, USUALLY FIRST THING IN MORNING, THE RPM'S WILL REV UP TO APPROX. 2000. THE VEHICLE BECOMES HARDER TO STOP... *TR

Feb 16, 2009 Power Train 29,998 mi

WHILE DRIVING, USUALLY FIRST THING IN MORNING, THE RPM'S WILL REV UP TO APPROX. 2000. THE VEHICLE BECOMES HARDER TO STOP... *TR

Feb 15, 2009 Structure 91,263 mi

PAINT PEELING ON LEFT SIDE OF MY FORD ESCAPE 2003. *TR

Feb 15, 2009 Structure 91,263 mi

PAINT PEELING ON LEFT SIDE OF MY FORD ESCAPE 2003. *TR

Jan 27, 2009 Visibility 155,000 mi

MY REAR WINDOW OF MY FORD ESCAPE SPONATEOUSLY EXPLODED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY . *TR

Jan 27, 2009 Visibility 155,000 mi

MY REAR WINDOW OF MY FORD ESCAPE SPONATEOUSLY EXPLODED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY . *TR

Jan 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

WARPED ROTORS ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE. HAS BEEN ONGOING PROBLEM. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ROTORS SEVERAL TIMES BUT ROTORS KEEP WARPING DEALER SAYS TO HAVE ROTORS TURNED. THIS ONLY WORKS FOR A SHORT TIME. I HAD BRAKES COMPLETELY REDONE IN OCT.08, PROBLEM RECURRING IN JAN. 09. *TR

Jan 10, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

WARPED ROTORS ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE. HAS BEEN ONGOING PROBLEM. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ROTORS SEVERAL TIMES BUT ROTORS KEEP WARPING DEALER SAYS TO HAVE ROTORS TURNED. THIS ONLY WORKS FOR A SHORT TIME. I HAD BRAKES COMPLETELY REDONE IN OCT.08, PROBLEM RECURRING IN JAN. 09. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN OCTOBER 2001. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND HE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE. HE LATER HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION FROM OUTSIDE AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION HE SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIV...

Dec 1, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN OCTOBER 2001. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND HE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE. HE LATER HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION FROM OUTSIDE AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION HE SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIV...

Dec 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN OCTOBER 2001. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND HE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE. HE LATER HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION FROM OUTSIDE AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION HE SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIV...

Dec 1, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN OCTOBER 2001. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND HE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE. HE LATER HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION FROM OUTSIDE AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION HE SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIV...

Nov 25, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN 50,000 MILES. EXCESSIVE BLACK BRAKE DUST ON WHEELS A FEW DAYS CLEANING THEM. OTHER FRIENDS THAT HAVE THE SAME CAR DON'T HAVE THIS PROBLEM. DEALER HAS NOT OFFERED ANY HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 25, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE IN 50,000 MILES. EXCESSIVE BLACK BRAKE DUST ON WHEELS A FEW DAYS CLEANING THEM. OTHER FRIENDS THAT HAVE THE SAME CAR DON'T HAVE THIS PROBLEM. DEALER HAS NOT OFFERED ANY HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM. *TR

Nov 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,430 mi

I RECENTLY HAD $2,900 WORTH OF REPAIRS DONE TO MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT IN JULY. MY VEHICLE WAS BUCKING AND ALMOST STALLED WHEN I PULLED INTO THE NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS CLOGGED CAT CONVERTERS. THE CAR HAS THREE SETS OF THEM. THIS I...

Nov 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,430 mi

I RECENTLY HAD $2,900 WORTH OF REPAIRS DONE TO MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT IN JULY. MY VEHICLE WAS BUCKING AND ALMOST STALLED WHEN I PULLED INTO THE NEAREST SERVICE CENTER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS CLOGGED CAT CONVERTERS. THE CAR HAS THREE SETS OF THEM. THIS I...

Nov 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 45,000 mi

I HAD PREVIOUSLY BROUGHT MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN FOR SAFETY RECALL NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE06048, WHICH WAS ISSUED TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTORS TO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. THEY INSPECTED THE ABS MODULE CONNECTION AND APPLIED DIELECTRIC GREASE. APPROXIMATELY 7,000 MILE...

Nov 11, 2008 Service Brakes, Electric 45,000 mi

I HAD PREVIOUSLY BROUGHT MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN FOR SAFETY RECALL NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE06048, WHICH WAS ISSUED TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECTORS TO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. THEY INSPECTED THE ABS MODULE CONNECTION AND APPLIED DIELECTRIC GREASE. APPROXIMATELY 7,000 MILE...

Nov 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

I HAD A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR ABS MODULE. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER IN LOS LUNAS AND THEY SAID MY CAR WASN'T ON THE LIST TO BE FIXED. TWO MONTHS LATER MY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. WHAT CAN I DO TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF NOW? *TR

Nov 2, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

I HAD A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR ABS MODULE. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER IN LOS LUNAS AND THEY SAID MY CAR WASN'T ON THE LIST TO BE FIXED. TWO MONTHS LATER MY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. WHAT CAN I DO TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF NOW? *TR

Oct 28, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 76,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN I NOTICED THE GAS PEDAL REMAINED STUCK TO THE FLOOR. WHEN I HAD THE DEALER CHECK IT, THEY NOTICED THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS SEVERELY FRAYED AND THAT IF I KEPT DRIVING IN THAT CONDITION, IT WOULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Oct 28, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 76,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN I NOTICED THE GAS PEDAL REMAINED STUCK TO THE FLOOR. WHEN I HAD THE DEALER CHECK IT, THEY NOTICED THAT THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WAS SEVERELY FRAYED AND THAT IF I KEPT DRIVING IN THAT CONDITION, IT WOULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

Oct 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 113,987 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2002 FORD ESCAPE LAST YEAR(2007) ON THE ABS UNIT. CAMPAIGN NUMBER 07V156000. MY PROBLEM IS THAT ONE DEALERSHIP TURNED IN THE RECALL AS BEING COMPLETED ON 4/24/07. THEY STATED THEY PUT GREASE ON THE ABS MODULE. ON 10/19/2008 I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE MODULE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ...

Oct 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 113,987 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2002 FORD ESCAPE LAST YEAR(2007) ON THE ABS UNIT. CAMPAIGN NUMBER 07V156000. MY PROBLEM IS THAT ONE DEALERSHIP TURNED IN THE RECALL AS BEING COMPLETED ON 4/24/07. THEY STATED THEY PUT GREASE ON THE ABS MODULE. ON 10/19/2008 I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE MODULE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ...

Oct 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 113,987 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2002 FORD ESCAPE LAST YEAR(2007) ON THE ABS UNIT. CAMPAIGN NUMBER 07V156000. MY PROBLEM IS THAT ONE DEALERSHIP TURNED IN THE RECALL AS BEING COMPLETED ON 4/24/07. THEY STATED THEY PUT GREASE ON THE ABS MODULE. ON 10/19/2008 I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE MODULE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ...

Oct 22, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 113,987 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2002 FORD ESCAPE LAST YEAR(2007) ON THE ABS UNIT. CAMPAIGN NUMBER 07V156000. MY PROBLEM IS THAT ONE DEALERSHIP TURNED IN THE RECALL AS BEING COMPLETED ON 4/24/07. THEY STATED THEY PUT GREASE ON THE ABS MODULE. ON 10/19/2008 I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE MODULE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE ...

Sep 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 57,350 mi

A FORD RECALL NOTICE (#07S51) HAD BEEN MAILED INFORMING ME OF A RECALL TO OUR 2002 ESCAPE . THE RECALL, AS THE LETTER STATES, HAD TO DO WITH DISLODGED WIRE SEALS THAT COULD EFFECT THE ABS MODULE. THE RECALL NOTICE WENT ON TO STATE THAT IF LEFT UNFIXED, THE ABS MODULE COULD OVERHEAT DUE TO THE RECAL...

Sep 24, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 57,350 mi

A FORD RECALL NOTICE (#07S51) HAD BEEN MAILED INFORMING ME OF A RECALL TO OUR 2002 ESCAPE . THE RECALL, AS THE LETTER STATES, HAD TO DO WITH DISLODGED WIRE SEALS THAT COULD EFFECT THE ABS MODULE. THE RECALL NOTICE WENT ON TO STATE THAT IF LEFT UNFIXED, THE ABS MODULE COULD OVERHEAT DUE TO THE RECAL...

Sep 22, 2008 Tires 60,000 mi

WE DRIVE FORD ESCAPE 2002. IN JANUARY 2006 WE BOUGHT 4 NEW TIRES FROM FIRESTONE P23570R16 WITH 60,000.00MILES GUARANTEE. WE HAVE DRIVEN ONLY 30,000 ON THIS FIRES. WE NOTICED VERY OFTEN AIR LEAKING FROM THESE TIRES AND WE DECIDED TO USE THE GUARANTEE AND GO TO FIRESTONE SERVICE FOR REPAIR. THE TIRES ...

Sep 22, 2008 Tires 60,000 mi

WE DRIVE FORD ESCAPE 2002. IN JANUARY 2006 WE BOUGHT 4 NEW TIRES FROM FIRESTONE P23570R16 WITH 60,000.00MILES GUARANTEE. WE HAVE DRIVEN ONLY 30,000 ON THIS FIRES. WE NOTICED VERY OFTEN AIR LEAKING FROM THESE TIRES AND WE DECIDED TO USE THE GUARANTEE AND GO TO FIRESTONE SERVICE FOR REPAIR. THE TIRES ...

Sep 15, 2008 Power Train 200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST OF 2002, IT BEGAN STALLING AND LOST ALL POWER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN APRIL OF 2004 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V165000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE). SHE TOOK THE ...

Sep 15, 2008 Power Train 200 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST OF 2002, IT BEGAN STALLING AND LOST ALL POWER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN APRIL OF 2004 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V165000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE). SHE TOOK THE ...

Aug 17, 2008 Suspension 71,000 mi

FRONT KNOCKING NOISE. HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE WE FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. MANY MECHANICS, INCLUDING THE FORD DEALER, COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. BRAKES, TRANSMISSION, AND STRUTS WERE CHECKED OR REPLACED. THE KNOCKING PERSISTED. ON 8/15/08, THE BALL JOINT FAILED AS MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING AT 45 MPH...

Aug 17, 2008 Steering 71,000 mi

FRONT KNOCKING NOISE. HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE WE FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. MANY MECHANICS, INCLUDING THE FORD DEALER, COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. BRAKES, TRANSMISSION, AND STRUTS WERE CHECKED OR REPLACED. THE KNOCKING PERSISTED. ON 8/15/08, THE BALL JOINT FAILED AS MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING AT 45 MPH...

Aug 17, 2008 Suspension 71,000 mi

FRONT KNOCKING NOISE. HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE WE FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. MANY MECHANICS, INCLUDING THE FORD DEALER, COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. BRAKES, TRANSMISSION, AND STRUTS WERE CHECKED OR REPLACED. THE KNOCKING PERSISTED. ON 8/15/08, THE BALL JOINT FAILED AS MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING AT 45 MPH...

Aug 17, 2008 Steering 71,000 mi

FRONT KNOCKING NOISE. HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE WE FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. MANY MECHANICS, INCLUDING THE FORD DEALER, COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. BRAKES, TRANSMISSION, AND STRUTS WERE CHECKED OR REPLACED. THE KNOCKING PERSISTED. ON 8/15/08, THE BALL JOINT FAILED AS MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING AT 45 MPH...

Aug 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,999 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING ALONG THE INSTERSTATE WITH CRUISE CONTROLL SET AT 75 MPH. WE WERE GOING UP A SMALL HILL AND ABOUT TO GO INTO THE PASSING LANE. THE CAR SOUNDED LIKE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED IN OVER DRIVE AND THE RPMS WENT THROUGH THE ROOF. WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. W...

Aug 12, 2008 Power Train 89,999 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING ALONG THE INSTERSTATE WITH CRUISE CONTROLL SET AT 75 MPH. WE WERE GOING UP A SMALL HILL AND ABOUT TO GO INTO THE PASSING LANE. THE CAR SOUNDED LIKE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED IN OVER DRIVE AND THE RPMS WENT THROUGH THE ROOF. WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. W...

Aug 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,999 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING ALONG THE INSTERSTATE WITH CRUISE CONTROLL SET AT 75 MPH. WE WERE GOING UP A SMALL HILL AND ABOUT TO GO INTO THE PASSING LANE. THE CAR SOUNDED LIKE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED IN OVER DRIVE AND THE RPMS WENT THROUGH THE ROOF. WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. W...

Aug 12, 2008 Power Train 89,999 mi

MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING ALONG THE INSTERSTATE WITH CRUISE CONTROLL SET AT 75 MPH. WE WERE GOING UP A SMALL HILL AND ABOUT TO GO INTO THE PASSING LANE. THE CAR SOUNDED LIKE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED IN OVER DRIVE AND THE RPMS WENT THROUGH THE ROOF. WE WERE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. W...

Aug 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 980,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLS WHEN BACKING UP, GOING FORWARD GOING DOWN THE ROAD. GOING AROUND A CORNER. WENT TO FORD DEALER AND THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A WEEK AND FOUND NOTHING. I CAN'T DRIVE THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE IT'S UNSAFE. THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 980,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLS WHEN BACKING UP, GOING FORWARD GOING DOWN THE ROAD. GOING AROUND A CORNER. WENT TO FORD DEALER AND THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A WEEK AND FOUND NOTHING. I CAN'T DRIVE THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE IT'S UNSAFE. THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE HOME. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IF THE DEALER WAS UNABL...

Jul 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE HOME. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IF THE DEALER WAS UNABL...

Jul 14, 2008 Air Bags 32,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF. *TR

Jul 14, 2008 Air Bags 32,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHTS GO ON AND OFF. *TR

Jun 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I OWN A FORD 2002 ESCAPE. WHILE VISITING MY MOTHER ON 06/25/08, I HAD PARKED MY CAR IN HER DRIVE AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. THE KEYS WERE IN THE IGNITION. I HAD BEEN AT MY MOTHERS FOR APRX. 30-40 MINS WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. I RAN TO THE DOOR AND LOOKED OUT AND MY VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. THE...

Jun 26, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

I OWN A FORD 2002 ESCAPE. WHILE VISITING MY MOTHER ON 06/25/08, I HAD PARKED MY CAR IN HER DRIVE AND TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. THE KEYS WERE IN THE IGNITION. I HAD BEEN AT MY MOTHERS FOR APRX. 30-40 MINS WHEN I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. I RAN TO THE DOOR AND LOOKED OUT AND MY VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. THE...

Jun 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 112,653 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A RECALL REPAIR ON THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT IT FROM CATCHING FIRE. TWO MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR TWO MINUTES. FORD STATED THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ...

Jun 9, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 112,653 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A RECALL REPAIR ON THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT IT FROM CATCHING FIRE. TWO MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR TWO MINUTES. FORD STATED THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ...

Jun 4, 2008 Tires

I PURCHASED (4) TIRES ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO FROM A BRIDGESTONE TIRE DEALERSHIP. THE TIRES ARE: 062065 DUELER H/L D683 OWL P225/70R15 100S. LATE APRIL '08, AS I WAS WASHING THE TIRES I NOTICED "CRACKS" ON THE SIDES, AROUND AND IN BETWEEN THE TREADS OF ALL FOUR TIRES. ON MAY 3, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE BRID...

Jun 4, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,319 mi

THE CAR WAS MAKING A NOISE. THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND THAT THE GAS TANK WAS SCRAPING ON THE DRIVE SHAFT BECAUSE THE STRAP THAT HOLDS THE GAS TANK AND SHIELD IN PLACE HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKEN IN HALF CAUSING THE GAS TANK TO FALL DOWN ON THE DRIVE SHAFT. LUCKILY I DID NOT DRIVE VERY FAR WITH THIS ...

Jun 4, 2008 Tires

I PURCHASED (4) TIRES ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO FROM A BRIDGESTONE TIRE DEALERSHIP. THE TIRES ARE: 062065 DUELER H/L D683 OWL P225/70R15 100S. LATE APRIL '08, AS I WAS WASHING THE TIRES I NOTICED "CRACKS" ON THE SIDES, AROUND AND IN BETWEEN THE TREADS OF ALL FOUR TIRES. ON MAY 3, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE BRID...

Jun 4, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,319 mi

THE CAR WAS MAKING A NOISE. THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND THAT THE GAS TANK WAS SCRAPING ON THE DRIVE SHAFT BECAUSE THE STRAP THAT HOLDS THE GAS TANK AND SHIELD IN PLACE HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKEN IN HALF CAUSING THE GAS TANK TO FALL DOWN ON THE DRIVE SHAFT. LUCKILY I DID NOT DRIVE VERY FAR WITH THIS ...

May 23, 2008 Air Bags Crash 99,800 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN FEBRUARY 2006. WITHIN A FEW DAYS THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE SEATBELT PRETENSER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT I CAN NOT AFFORD TO PAY ALMOST $500. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT BECAUSE I CAN'T HAVE IT FI...

May 23, 2008 Air Bags Crash 99,800 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN FEBRUARY 2006. WITHIN A FEW DAYS THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THE SEATBELT PRETENSER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT I CAN NOT AFFORD TO PAY ALMOST $500. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT BECAUSE I CAN'T HAVE IT FI...

Apr 19, 2008 Power Train 139,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR EXCEPT PARK. *TR

Apr 19, 2008 Air Bags 103,000 mi

AIR BAG TROUBLE LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING AFTER TURNING THE ENGINE ON ONE MORNING. A SERIES OF BLINKING......6 TIMES, 4 TIMES, 6 TIMES, 4 TIMES AND THEN REMAINED ON. ONLY WENT OFF WHEN TURNING ENGINE OFF. LOCAL REPAIR SHOP SAID ONLY DEALER COULD HANDLE THIS. DEALER QUOTED PRICE TO JUST INVESTIGATE. AND T...

Apr 19, 2008 Power Train 139,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR EXCEPT PARK. *TR

Apr 19, 2008 Air Bags 103,000 mi

AIR BAG TROUBLE LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING AFTER TURNING THE ENGINE ON ONE MORNING. A SERIES OF BLINKING......6 TIMES, 4 TIMES, 6 TIMES, 4 TIMES AND THEN REMAINED ON. ONLY WENT OFF WHEN TURNING ENGINE OFF. LOCAL REPAIR SHOP SAID ONLY DEALER COULD HANDLE THIS. DEALER QUOTED PRICE TO JUST INVESTIGATE. AND T...

Apr 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XL, THREW A ROD AT ABOUT 47,000 MILES DUE TO A PROBLEM THAT BECAME A RECALL CONCERN ( FORD RECALL ID# 42319 DECEMBER 7, 2004), I WAS SENT A RECALL NOTICE 2 MONTHS AFTER THE REPLACEMENT BY A USED ( 43,000 MILES), ENGINE WHICH MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY ...

Apr 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XL, THREW A ROD AT ABOUT 47,000 MILES DUE TO A PROBLEM THAT BECAME A RECALL CONCERN ( FORD RECALL ID# 42319 DECEMBER 7, 2004), I WAS SENT A RECALL NOTICE 2 MONTHS AFTER THE REPLACEMENT BY A USED ( 43,000 MILES), ENGINE WHICH MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY ...

Apr 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XL, THREW A ROD AT ABOUT 47,000 MILES DUE TO A PROBLEM THAT BECAME A RECALL CONCERN ( FORD RECALL ID# 42319 DECEMBER 7, 2004), I WAS SENT A RECALL NOTICE 2 MONTHS AFTER THE REPLACEMENT BY A USED ( 43,000 MILES), ENGINE WHICH MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY ...

Apr 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 83,000 mi

THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XL, THREW A ROD AT ABOUT 47,000 MILES DUE TO A PROBLEM THAT BECAME A RECALL CONCERN ( FORD RECALL ID# 42319 DECEMBER 7, 2004), I WAS SENT A RECALL NOTICE 2 MONTHS AFTER THE REPLACEMENT BY A USED ( 43,000 MILES), ENGINE WHICH MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COMPANY ...

Apr 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 72,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN MEXICO. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE AND HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN HE RETURNED TO MEXICO, HE NOTIFIED A FORD DEALER AND THEY WERE UNAWARE ...

Apr 14, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 72,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN MEXICO. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE AND HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN HE RETURNED TO MEXICO, HE NOTIFIED A FORD DEALER AND THEY WERE UNAWARE ...

Apr 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 72,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN MEXICO. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE AND HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN HE RETURNED TO MEXICO, HE NOTIFIED A FORD DEALER AND THEY WERE UNAWARE ...

Apr 14, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 72,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN MEXICO. THE CONTACT WAS IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE AND HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN HE RETURNED TO MEXICO, HE NOTIFIED A FORD DEALER AND THEY WERE UNAWARE ...

Apr 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BRAKE FLUID ONTO THE POWER BOOSTER AND IS CAUSING POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07E023000 (SERVICE BR...

Apr 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED BRAKE FLUID ONTO THE POWER BOOSTER AND IS CAUSING POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07E023000 (SERVICE BR...

Mar 30, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

I WENT OUT TO CRANK MY VEHICLE AND IT RAN WIDE OPEN. I TURNED IT OFF AND TRIED IT TWICE MORE WITH THE SAME RESULTS. THE SECURITY OFFICER AT MY WORKPLACE CAME OVER AND RAISED THE HOOD TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. TWICE MORE I CRANKED IT WITH THE SAME RESULTS. THEN HE FOUND THE PROBLEM MY SPEED CONTR...

Mar 30, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 73,000 mi

I WENT OUT TO CRANK MY VEHICLE AND IT RAN WIDE OPEN. I TURNED IT OFF AND TRIED IT TWICE MORE WITH THE SAME RESULTS. THE SECURITY OFFICER AT MY WORKPLACE CAME OVER AND RAISED THE HOOD TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. TWICE MORE I CRANKED IT WITH THE SAME RESULTS. THEN HE FOUND THE PROBLEM MY SPEED CONTR...

Mar 30, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 73,000 mi

I WENT OUT TO CRANK MY VEHICLE AND IT RAN WIDE OPEN. I TURNED IT OFF AND TRIED IT TWICE MORE WITH THE SAME RESULTS. THE SECURITY OFFICER AT MY WORKPLACE CAME OVER AND RAISED THE HOOD TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. TWICE MORE I CRANKED IT WITH THE SAME RESULTS. THEN HE FOUND THE PROBLEM MY SPEED CONTR...

Mar 30, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 73,000 mi

I WENT OUT TO CRANK MY VEHICLE AND IT RAN WIDE OPEN. I TURNED IT OFF AND TRIED IT TWICE MORE WITH THE SAME RESULTS. THE SECURITY OFFICER AT MY WORKPLACE CAME OVER AND RAISED THE HOOD TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. TWICE MORE I CRANKED IT WITH THE SAME RESULTS. THEN HE FOUND THE PROBLEM MY SPEED CONTR...

Mar 25, 2008 Power Train 87,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, APPARENTLY A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FORD 2001-2004 ESCAPE SUV. THIS ONE IS A 2002 AND DID NOT LEAVE ME STRANDED, I MANAGED TO GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. OTHERS (HUNDREDS++) ON THE WEB WERE STRANDED ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS. *TR

Mar 25, 2008 Power Train 87,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE, APPARENTLY A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE FORD 2001-2004 ESCAPE SUV. THIS ONE IS A 2002 AND DID NOT LEAVE ME STRANDED, I MANAGED TO GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. OTHERS (HUNDREDS++) ON THE WEB WERE STRANDED ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS. *TR

Mar 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,498 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, SHE WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFO...

Mar 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,498 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, SHE WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFO...

Mar 14, 2008 Structure 22,064 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT IS DISABLED AND WAS STRANDED IN HER VEHICLE FOR OVER TWO HOURS. THE VEHICLE DOORS DO NOT HAVE KEY HOLES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO REMOVE THE REAR DOOR PANEL IN ORDER TO FREE THE CONTACT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNAWAR...

Mar 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,498 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, SHE WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFO...

Mar 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,498 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, SHE WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFO...

Mar 14, 2008 Structure 22,064 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT IS DISABLED AND WAS STRANDED IN HER VEHICLE FOR OVER TWO HOURS. THE VEHICLE DOORS DO NOT HAVE KEY HOLES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO REMOVE THE REAR DOOR PANEL IN ORDER TO FREE THE CONTACT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNAWAR...

Mar 13, 2008 Air Bags 59,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY INDICATING THAT THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY IN A COLLISION. FORD DEALER PERFORMED AIR BAG SELF TEST AND CODE B1881 WAS OBTAINED. I HAD TO HAVE WIRING REVISIONS TO BOTH SEATS AT A COST OF $292.86. THE DEALER REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THAT THE WIRING ...

Mar 13, 2008 Air Bags 59,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY INDICATING THAT THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY IN A COLLISION. FORD DEALER PERFORMED AIR BAG SELF TEST AND CODE B1881 WAS OBTAINED. I HAD TO HAVE WIRING REVISIONS TO BOTH SEATS AT A COST OF $292.86. THE DEALER REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THAT THE WIRING ...

Mar 4, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 78,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. IN JUNE OF 2007, THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER REGARDING RECALL NUMBER 07S51. THE DEALER APPLIED ELECTRICAL GREASE TO THE ABS MODULE CAVITY. ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE ABS MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Mar 4, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 78,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. IN JUNE OF 2007, THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER REGARDING RECALL NUMBER 07S51. THE DEALER APPLIED ELECTRICAL GREASE TO THE ABS MODULE CAVITY. ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE ABS MODULE. THE VEHICLE WAS D...

Feb 20, 2008 Equipment 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND JAMMED THE THR...

Feb 20, 2008 Electrical System 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND JAMMED THE THR...

Feb 20, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND JAMMED THE THR...

Feb 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND JAMMED THE THR...

Feb 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND JAMMED THE THR...

Feb 20, 2008 Power Train 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND JAMMED THE THR...

Feb 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND JAMMED THE THR...

Feb 20, 2008 Equipment 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND JAMMED THE THR...

Feb 20, 2008 Electrical System 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND JAMMED THE THR...

Feb 20, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND JAMMED THE THR...

Feb 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND JAMMED THE THR...

Feb 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND JAMMED THE THR...

Feb 20, 2008 Power Train 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND JAMMED THE THR...

Feb 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FAILED AND JAMMED THE THR...

Jan 11, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

ACCELERATOR STUCK ON 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AT 80MPH I FINALLY TURNED OFF IGNITION TO STOP. THROTTLE CABLE BROKE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS IN 2002 BUT NOT FOR MY PARTICULAR CAR. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FORD RECALL CENTER REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS AT DEALER. I WAS LUCKY TO SURVIVE THIS INCIDENT. ...

Jan 11, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 55,000 mi

ACCELERATOR STUCK ON 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AT 80MPH I FINALLY TURNED OFF IGNITION TO STOP. THROTTLE CABLE BROKE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS IN 2002 BUT NOT FOR MY PARTICULAR CAR. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND FORD RECALL CENTER REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS AT DEALER. I WAS LUCKY TO SURVIVE THIS INCIDENT. ...

Jan 9, 2008 Air Bags 88,500 mi

SRS AIRBAG LAMP ON ON THE DASHBOARD, IT WILL BLINK FOR 30 SECONDS WHEN YOU START THE ENGINE. THEN IT WILL STAY LIT. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THIS SUV AND AFTER 1 YEAR IT CAME ON AGAIN. I HAD IT CHECKED TO A DEALER AND THEY RESET THE LAMP AND IT CAME BACK AGAIN. IT WORRIES ME BECAU...

Jan 9, 2008 Air Bags 88,500 mi

SRS AIRBAG LAMP ON ON THE DASHBOARD, IT WILL BLINK FOR 30 SECONDS WHEN YOU START THE ENGINE. THEN IT WILL STAY LIT. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THIS SUV AND AFTER 1 YEAR IT CAME ON AGAIN. I HAD IT CHECKED TO A DEALER AND THEY RESET THE LAMP AND IT CAME BACK AGAIN. IT WORRIES ME BECAU...

Jan 3, 2008 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER WHEN AT A STOP. IN ADDITION, SHE WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES UNLESS THE IDLE WAS LOW. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY ON TWO OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. T...

Jan 3, 2008 Power Train 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER WHEN AT A STOP. IN ADDITION, SHE WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES UNLESS THE IDLE WAS LOW. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY ON TWO OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. T...

Dec 31, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR NINE HOURS. PRIOR TO PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY USING SNOW. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE CONTACT HAS PICTU...

Dec 31, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR NINE HOURS. PRIOR TO PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY USING SNOW. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE CONTACT HAS PICTU...

Dec 31, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR NINE HOURS. PRIOR TO PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY USING SNOW. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE CONTACT HAS PICTU...

Dec 31, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR NINE HOURS. PRIOR TO PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY USING SNOW. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE CONTACT HAS PICTU...

Dec 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE ENGINE FAILED TO IDLE IN 20 DEGREE WEATHER. THE ABS MODULE CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT REPORTED THE FIRE TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY ADVISED HIM TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WE...

Dec 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE ENGINE FAILED TO IDLE IN 20 DEGREE WEATHER. THE ABS MODULE CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT REPORTED THE FIRE TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY ADVISED HIM TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WE...

Dec 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT WE BOUGHT NEW IN SEPT OF 2002. IT HAS 90,000 MILES ON IT. LAST WEEK MY HUSBAND WAS COMING HOME WHEN IT LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT GO OVER 50 MILES AN HOUR THERE WAS ALSO A WHIRRING SOUND. HE GOT HOME AND TO OUR MECHANIC. THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE EGS VALVE (?) WHICH IT TUR...

Dec 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT WE BOUGHT NEW IN SEPT OF 2002. IT HAS 90,000 MILES ON IT. LAST WEEK MY HUSBAND WAS COMING HOME WHEN IT LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT GO OVER 50 MILES AN HOUR THERE WAS ALSO A WHIRRING SOUND. HE GOT HOME AND TO OUR MECHANIC. THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE EGS VALVE (?) WHICH IT TUR...

Dec 6, 2007 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS DON'T WORK ON BOTH SIDE[WEAK [RETURN][SPRINGS CAUSING DOORS NOT TO SHUT WHEN EXITING VEHICLE METAL CONNECTOR BLOCKS AND DAMAGES DOOR LOCK MECHANISM AND PUNCHING LARGE HOLES IN WEATHER STRIPS I'VE REPLACED TWICE ON EACH SIDE. A RECALL ON THE SEAT BELTS RETURNS SHOULD BE ISSUED. ...

Dec 6, 2007 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTORS DON'T WORK ON BOTH SIDE[WEAK [RETURN][SPRINGS CAUSING DOORS NOT TO SHUT WHEN EXITING VEHICLE METAL CONNECTOR BLOCKS AND DAMAGES DOOR LOCK MECHANISM AND PUNCHING LARGE HOLES IN WEATHER STRIPS I'VE REPLACED TWICE ON EACH SIDE. A RECALL ON THE SEAT BELTS RETURNS SHOULD BE ISSUED. ...

Dec 3, 2007 Power Train

THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME I HAVE TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, NOT TO MENTION THAT FROM DAY ONE MY WHEELS HAVE BEEN COVERED IN BLACK DUST FROM THE BRAKES, AND IM TOLD THIS IS NORMAL. THE MAJOR PROBLEM HAS BEEN THE TRANSMISSION. I CAN NOT TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES I'VE TAKEN IT IN TO BE LO...

Dec 3, 2007 Power Train

THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME I HAVE TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, NOT TO MENTION THAT FROM DAY ONE MY WHEELS HAVE BEEN COVERED IN BLACK DUST FROM THE BRAKES, AND IM TOLD THIS IS NORMAL. THE MAJOR PROBLEM HAS BEEN THE TRANSMISSION. I CAN NOT TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES I'VE TAKEN IT IN TO BE LO...

Oct 29, 2007 Power Train 64,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AFTER 4 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS AT 64,000 MILES. *TR

Oct 29, 2007 Power Train 64,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AFTER 4 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS AT 64,000 MILES. *TR

Oct 16, 2007 Air Bags 75,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. DEALER SAYS AIR BAGS ARE DISABLED WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON. HE WANTS ABOUT $400 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED FREQUENTLY ON THE INTERNET. *JB

Oct 16, 2007 Air Bags 75,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. DEALER SAYS AIR BAGS ARE DISABLED WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON. HE WANTS ABOUT $400 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED FREQUENTLY ON THE INTERNET. *JB

Sep 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

(1) DRIVING TO WORK ON ROUTE 18 SOUTH (2) LOST USE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL (3) CABLE BROKEN TO PEDAL THAT WAS REPLACED AT FORD DEALER IN SHREWSBURY/RED BANK NJ. *TR

Sep 28, 2007 Air Bags 74,122 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING WHEN I STARTED VEHICLE BLINKED FOR ABOUT 30 SEC THEN WENT SOLID, TOOK ESCAPE TO FORD DEALER AND THE GOT A CODE FROM THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND INFORMED ME I HAD FAULTY WIRING ON THE SEAT BELT CONNECTOR AND THERE WAS A REPLACEMENT WIRING HARNESS I NEEDED TO INSTALL . TOLD ...

Sep 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

(1) DRIVING TO WORK ON ROUTE 18 SOUTH (2) LOST USE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL (3) CABLE BROKEN TO PEDAL THAT WAS REPLACED AT FORD DEALER IN SHREWSBURY/RED BANK NJ. *TR

Sep 28, 2007 Air Bags 74,122 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT STARTED BLINKING WHEN I STARTED VEHICLE BLINKED FOR ABOUT 30 SEC THEN WENT SOLID, TOOK ESCAPE TO FORD DEALER AND THE GOT A CODE FROM THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND INFORMED ME I HAD FAULTY WIRING ON THE SEAT BELT CONNECTOR AND THERE WAS A REPLACEMENT WIRING HARNESS I NEEDED TO INSTALL . TOLD ...

Sep 19, 2007 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. SHE QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC, BUT HE COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. SHE RECEIVED TWO RECALL LETTERS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VIN, ENG...

Sep 19, 2007 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. SHE QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC, BUT HE COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. SHE RECEIVED TWO RECALL LETTERS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VIN, ENG...

Sep 6, 2007 Air Bags 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER PICKING UP HER VEHICLE FROM BEING SERVICED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT STOPPED BLINKING AND REMAINED LIT EACH TIME THE VEHICLE MADE A TURN. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO ...

Sep 6, 2007 Air Bags 76,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER PICKING UP HER VEHICLE FROM BEING SERVICED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT STOPPED BLINKING AND REMAINED LIT EACH TIME THE VEHICLE MADE A TURN. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO ...

Sep 3, 2007 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING THE SEAT BELT THAT HOLDS MY CHILD"S CAR SEAT IN PLACE BECOMES UNDONE. I HAD THE CAR SEAT INSTALLED BY A CERTIFIED CAR SEAT SAFETY SPECIALIST PRIOR TO GIVING BIRTH. THE SEAT BELT HAS COME UNDONE TWICE WITHIN 3 MONTHS WHILE MY BABY WAS IN THE SEAT. BOTH TIMES I LOOKED BACK IN MY REAR V...

Sep 3, 2007 Seat Belts

WHILE DRIVING THE SEAT BELT THAT HOLDS MY CHILD"S CAR SEAT IN PLACE BECOMES UNDONE. I HAD THE CAR SEAT INSTALLED BY A CERTIFIED CAR SEAT SAFETY SPECIALIST PRIOR TO GIVING BIRTH. THE SEAT BELT HAS COME UNDONE TWICE WITHIN 3 MONTHS WHILE MY BABY WAS IN THE SEAT. BOTH TIMES I LOOKED BACK IN MY REAR V...

Aug 15, 2007 Air Bags Crash

MY GRANDDAUGHTER WAS OPERATING MY 2002 FORD XLT ESCAPE AND WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT RECENTLY IN AUGUST 2007. AN INDIVIDUAL RAN A STOP SIGN AND SHE HIT HIS VEHICLE BROADSIDE AT 50 MILES PER HOUR. THE AUTOMOBILE HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS TOTALED AT 10K PLUS DAMAGE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT NONE OF HER ...

Aug 15, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 51,695 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION - 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT: DRIVING ON INTERSTATE ACCELERATED FOR A HILL AND CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER FOOT REMOVED FROM PEDAL. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND GAIN SPEED UP HILL, HILL PEAKED AND SPEED EXCEEDED 80 MILES PER HOUR. FURTHER ACCELERATION DOWN HILL - TRANSMI...

Aug 15, 2007 Air Bags Crash

MY GRANDDAUGHTER WAS OPERATING MY 2002 FORD XLT ESCAPE AND WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT RECENTLY IN AUGUST 2007. AN INDIVIDUAL RAN A STOP SIGN AND SHE HIT HIS VEHICLE BROADSIDE AT 50 MILES PER HOUR. THE AUTOMOBILE HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS TOTALED AT 10K PLUS DAMAGE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT NONE OF HER ...

Aug 15, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 51,695 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION - 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT: DRIVING ON INTERSTATE ACCELERATED FOR A HILL AND CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER FOOT REMOVED FROM PEDAL. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AND GAIN SPEED UP HILL, HILL PEAKED AND SPEED EXCEEDED 80 MILES PER HOUR. FURTHER ACCELERATION DOWN HILL - TRANSMI...

Aug 14, 2007 Air Bags 72,000 mi

(1) AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON (2) CABLES DEFECTIVE - AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY DURING CRASH (3) CABLES REPLACED - $450 TOTAL *TR

Aug 14, 2007 Air Bags 72,000 mi

(1) AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON (2) CABLES DEFECTIVE - AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY DURING CRASH (3) CABLES REPLACED - $450 TOTAL *TR

Aug 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND WHEN SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. SHE THEN NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE BUMPER. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. AS OF AUGUST 2, 2007, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS YET TO BE...

Aug 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 89,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING SOUND WHEN SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. SHE THEN NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE BUMPER. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. AS OF AUGUST 2, 2007, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS YET TO BE...

Jul 27, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

(1) NOTICED ABS LIGHT WAS LIT, TOOK VEHICLE TO PALMER FORD IN CHELSEA MI TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WITH MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE COULD BE. THEY GAVE A BREAK DOWN THE EXCITOR RING (FOR THE ABA BRAKING SYSTEM) THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE HALF SHAFT OF MY ESCAPE WAS BROKEN. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE ABS SENSOR TO...

Jul 27, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

(1) NOTICED ABS LIGHT WAS LIT, TOOK VEHICLE TO PALMER FORD IN CHELSEA MI TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WITH MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE COULD BE. THEY GAVE A BREAK DOWN THE EXCITOR RING (FOR THE ABA BRAKING SYSTEM) THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE HALF SHAFT OF MY ESCAPE WAS BROKEN. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE ABS SENSOR TO...

Jul 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

(1) APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING LED UP TO (2) A LOSS OF POWER AT ALL SPEEDS WITH EXCESSIVE RPMS FOR GIVEN SPEED FOLLOWED BY A FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, FOLLOWED BY CONSIDERABLE ENGINE AND CABIN VIBRATION. (3) FORD DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A RARE INTERNAL ENGINE FAILURE IN CYLINDER ...

Jul 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

(1) APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING LED UP TO (2) A LOSS OF POWER AT ALL SPEEDS WITH EXCESSIVE RPMS FOR GIVEN SPEED FOLLOWED BY A FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, FOLLOWED BY CONSIDERABLE ENGINE AND CABIN VIBRATION. (3) FORD DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A RARE INTERNAL ENGINE FAILURE IN CYLINDER ...

Jul 18, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. ON APRIL 12, 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THE SAME DAY. THE DEALER PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A RENTAL VEHICLE AND AS OF JULY 18, 2007, THE ...

Jul 18, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. ON APRIL 12, 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THE SAME DAY. THE DEALER PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A RENTAL VEHICLE AND AS OF JULY 18, 2007, THE ...

Jul 5, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 112,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE OR STOP. THE CONTACT DROVE INTO A DITCH, WHICH STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. ONCE IT WAS RESTARTED, THE RPM'S RACED TO 5 AND THE TIRES BEG...

Jul 5, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 112,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE OR STOP. THE CONTACT DROVE INTO A DITCH, WHICH STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. ONCE IT WAS RESTARTED, THE RPM'S RACED TO 5 AND THE TIRES BEG...

Jun 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING THAT SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN NHTSA ACTION # PE06048. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED AND THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT DISCONNECT...

Jun 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE IS EXPERIENCING THAT SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN NHTSA ACTION # PE06048. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED AND THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT DISCONNECT...

Jun 26, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKES GRIND WHEN STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TWO FRONT AXLES AND TWO ABS SENSORS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED ...

Jun 26, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 55,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE BRAKES GRIND WHEN STOPPING THE VEHICLE. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TWO FRONT AXLES AND TWO ABS SENSORS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED ...

Jun 25, 2007 Power Train 90,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I PULLED OVER ,BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO REENGAGE THE OVERDRIVE. CONTINUED THE COMMUTE HOME AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING ROUGHLY, AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE...

Jun 25, 2007 Power Train 90,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I PULLED OVER ,BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO REENGAGE THE OVERDRIVE. CONTINUED THE COMMUTE HOME AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING ROUGHLY, AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE...

Jun 19, 2007 Visibility 32,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD ON THE FORD ESCAPE CRACKED WHEN I RINSED IT WITH A REGULARLY GARDEN HOSE. SINCE I RINSE ALL MY CARS FREQUENTLY AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM MY MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE GLASS WAS VERY THIN AND LIKELY CRACKED FROM THE COLD WATER HITTING THE WARMER GLASS. I CONTACTED THE FORD D...

Jun 19, 2007 Visibility 32,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD ON THE FORD ESCAPE CRACKED WHEN I RINSED IT WITH A REGULARLY GARDEN HOSE. SINCE I RINSE ALL MY CARS FREQUENTLY AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM MY MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE GLASS WAS VERY THIN AND LIKELY CRACKED FROM THE COLD WATER HITTING THE WARMER GLASS. I CONTACTED THE FORD D...

Jun 11, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE TAKEN THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES FOR THE HEADLIGHTS NOT COMING ON, TURNING OFF, BLINKING WHILE IN USE, AND NOT TURNING OFF AFTER USE. THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUES THAT NEEDED TO BE ADDRESSED. THE ONLY WAY I COULD GET THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF WAS TO REMOVE THE FUSES. I AM HAVING...

Jun 11, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE TAKEN THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES FOR THE HEADLIGHTS NOT COMING ON, TURNING OFF, BLINKING WHILE IN USE, AND NOT TURNING OFF AFTER USE. THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUES THAT NEEDED TO BE ADDRESSED. THE ONLY WAY I COULD GET THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF WAS TO REMOVE THE FUSES. I AM HAVING...

May 24, 2007 Suspension

IN APRIL 2007, I TOOK MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE BECAUSE OF CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE THAT I HEARD COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS MY SWAY BAR END LINK, BUT THE RIGHT SIDE. THE LEFT END LINK HAD BEEN REPLACED IN APRIL 2006, SO I HAD TO PAY FOR THE RIGHT...

May 24, 2007 Air Bags

IN APRIL 2007, I TOOK MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE BECAUSE OF CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE THAT I HEARD COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS MY SWAY BAR END LINK, BUT THE RIGHT SIDE. THE LEFT END LINK HAD BEEN REPLACED IN APRIL 2006, SO I HAD TO PAY FOR THE RIGHT...

May 24, 2007 Service Brakes, Air

IN APRIL 2007, I TOOK MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE BECAUSE OF CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE THAT I HEARD COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS MY SWAY BAR END LINK, BUT THE RIGHT SIDE. THE LEFT END LINK HAD BEEN REPLACED IN APRIL 2006, SO I HAD TO PAY FOR THE RIGHT...

May 24, 2007 Suspension

IN APRIL 2007, I TOOK MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE BECAUSE OF CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE THAT I HEARD COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS MY SWAY BAR END LINK, BUT THE RIGHT SIDE. THE LEFT END LINK HAD BEEN REPLACED IN APRIL 2006, SO I HAD TO PAY FOR THE RIGHT...

May 24, 2007 Air Bags

IN APRIL 2007, I TOOK MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE BECAUSE OF CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE THAT I HEARD COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS MY SWAY BAR END LINK, BUT THE RIGHT SIDE. THE LEFT END LINK HAD BEEN REPLACED IN APRIL 2006, SO I HAD TO PAY FOR THE RIGHT...

May 24, 2007 Service Brakes, Air

IN APRIL 2007, I TOOK MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE BECAUSE OF CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE THAT I HEARD COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS MY SWAY BAR END LINK, BUT THE RIGHT SIDE. THE LEFT END LINK HAD BEEN REPLACED IN APRIL 2006, SO I HAD TO PAY FOR THE RIGHT...

May 21, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 55,056 mi

WIFE HAD JUST GOTTEN HOME FROM GROCERY STORE AND ABOUT A HALF HOUR LATER THE DOG WAS BARKING. SHE LOOKED INTO THE GARAGE AND THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS ON FIRE. SHE BROKE A WINDOW TO PUT WATER ON THE FIRE TO KEEP IT FROM SPREADING TO OTHER CARS AND BOAT IN GARAGE. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND FINI...

May 21, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 55,056 mi

WIFE HAD JUST GOTTEN HOME FROM GROCERY STORE AND ABOUT A HALF HOUR LATER THE DOG WAS BARKING. SHE LOOKED INTO THE GARAGE AND THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS ON FIRE. SHE BROKE A WINDOW TO PUT WATER ON THE FIRE TO KEEP IT FROM SPREADING TO OTHER CARS AND BOAT IN GARAGE. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND FINI...

May 16, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,830 mi

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND I HEARD OF THE RECALL REGARDING THE ABS MODULE. I RIGHT AWAY TOOK THE CAR TO MONTEBELLO FORD ON APRIL 14,2007 TO GET IT CHECKED. LATER THAT AFTERNOON THEY TOLD ME THAT THE CAR WAS READY TO BE PICKED UP, BUT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING REGARDING THE ABS MODULE BECAUSE ...

May 16, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,830 mi

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND I HEARD OF THE RECALL REGARDING THE ABS MODULE. I RIGHT AWAY TOOK THE CAR TO MONTEBELLO FORD ON APRIL 14,2007 TO GET IT CHECKED. LATER THAT AFTERNOON THEY TOLD ME THAT THE CAR WAS READY TO BE PICKED UP, BUT THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING REGARDING THE ABS MODULE BECAUSE ...

May 15, 2007 Air Bags 11,729 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY ON DASHBOARD. STARTED IN 6/03, TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES AND STILL NOT REPAIRED. I AM RESIGNED TO HAVING AN INOPERATIVE AIRBAG.*AK

May 15, 2007 Air Bags 11,729 mi

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY ON DASHBOARD. STARTED IN 6/03, TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES AND STILL NOT REPAIRED. I AM RESIGNED TO HAVING AN INOPERATIVE AIRBAG.*AK

May 11, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,868 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. ON MAY 3, 2007, THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL # 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THE ABS MODULE WAS INSPECTED, LUBED, AND PASSED THE ABS MODULE TEST. ON MAY 5, 2007, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER ...

May 11, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 119,868 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. ON MAY 3, 2007, THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL # 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THE ABS MODULE WAS INSPECTED, LUBED, AND PASSED THE ABS MODULE TEST. ON MAY 5, 2007, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER ...

May 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR PART AND IT WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL JULY. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE WAIT TIME FOR THE P...

May 10, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR PART AND IT WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL JULY. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE WAIT TIME FOR THE P...

May 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2002 FORD, ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE HAS A CALL BACK FOR THE ABS MODULE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER IN LEBANON, NH. I WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE CAR WAS ONE OF THOSE THAT DID HAVE THE PROBLEM AND WILL NEED TO BE REPAIRED. IN THE MEANTIME, I WAS ADVISED BY THE MECHANIC AT FLANDERS & ...

May 9, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I OWN A 2002 FORD, ESCAPE. THE VEHICLE HAS A CALL BACK FOR THE ABS MODULE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER IN LEBANON, NH. I WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE CAR WAS ONE OF THOSE THAT DID HAVE THE PROBLEM AND WILL NEED TO BE REPAIRED. IN THE MEANTIME, I WAS ADVISED BY THE MECHANIC AT FLANDERS & ...

May 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED APPROXIMATELY THREE OR FOUR TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. THE ROAD CONDITIO...

May 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED APPROXIMATELY THREE OR FOUR TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. THE ROAD CONDITIO...

May 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE OF 2007. THE CONTACT HAS NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES WITH THE VE...

May 7, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE OF 2007. THE CONTACT HAS NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES WITH THE VE...

May 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL # 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE), THE DEALER STATED THAT THE OIL PAN GASKET LEAKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST ...

May 4, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL # 07V156000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE), THE DEALER STATED THAT THE OIL PAN GASKET LEAKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST ...

Apr 24, 2007 Electrical System 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A SLIGHT ODOR, BACK FIRED ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND RAN POORLY. IN OCTOBER 2005 THE VEHICLE HESITATE D AT 20 MPH. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE IGNITION COIL AND REPLACED IT FOR $400. IN MAY 2006 THE VEHICL...

Apr 24, 2007 Electrical System 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A SLIGHT ODOR, BACK FIRED ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND RAN POORLY. IN OCTOBER 2005 THE VEHICLE HESITATE D AT 20 MPH. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE IGNITION COIL AND REPLACED IT FOR $400. IN MAY 2006 THE VEHICL...

Apr 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

REPLACED CRACKED CATALYTIC CONVERTER ASY 5L8Z*5G232* CATALYTIC AT 121,000 MILES. CRACKED IN 2 PLACES. FORD TOLD ME IT WAS 2ND FORD ESCAPE IN 2 WEEKS WITH SAME PROBLEM WITH CRACKS IN SAME LOCATION. BILL COST $1126.91 TO REPAIR. *TR

Apr 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

REPLACED CRACKED CATALYTIC CONVERTER ASY 5L8Z*5G232* CATALYTIC AT 121,000 MILES. CRACKED IN 2 PLACES. FORD TOLD ME IT WAS 2ND FORD ESCAPE IN 2 WEEKS WITH SAME PROBLEM WITH CRACKS IN SAME LOCATION. BILL COST $1126.91 TO REPAIR. *TR

Apr 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,678 mi

I TOOK MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO A FORD DEALER TO SEE IF THE RECENT RECALL OF THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR AFFECTED MY CAR ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT I HAD AN OIL LEAK FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER WHICH WAS DROPPING ONTO THE ABS MODULE. MAYBE THIS IS WHY THE CARS ARE CATCHING FIRE TO BEGIN WITH. IF I HADN'T TAKEN ...

Apr 19, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,678 mi

I TOOK MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO A FORD DEALER TO SEE IF THE RECENT RECALL OF THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR AFFECTED MY CAR ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT I HAD AN OIL LEAK FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER WHICH WAS DROPPING ONTO THE ABS MODULE. MAYBE THIS IS WHY THE CARS ARE CATCHING FIRE TO BEGIN WITH. IF I HADN'T TAKEN ...

Apr 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,678 mi

I TOOK MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO A FORD DEALER TO SEE IF THE RECENT RECALL OF THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR AFFECTED MY CAR ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT I HAD AN OIL LEAK FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER WHICH WAS DROPPING ONTO THE ABS MODULE. MAYBE THIS IS WHY THE CARS ARE CATCHING FIRE TO BEGIN WITH. IF I HADN'T TAKEN ...

Apr 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,678 mi

I TOOK MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO A FORD DEALER TO SEE IF THE RECENT RECALL OF THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR AFFECTED MY CAR ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT I HAD AN OIL LEAK FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER WHICH WAS DROPPING ONTO THE ABS MODULE. MAYBE THIS IS WHY THE CARS ARE CATCHING FIRE TO BEGIN WITH. IF I HADN'T TAKEN ...

Apr 19, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 70,678 mi

I TOOK MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO A FORD DEALER TO SEE IF THE RECENT RECALL OF THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR AFFECTED MY CAR ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT I HAD AN OIL LEAK FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER WHICH WAS DROPPING ONTO THE ABS MODULE. MAYBE THIS IS WHY THE CARS ARE CATCHING FIRE TO BEGIN WITH. IF I HADN'T TAKEN ...

Apr 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,678 mi

I TOOK MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE TO A FORD DEALER TO SEE IF THE RECENT RECALL OF THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR AFFECTED MY CAR ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT I HAD AN OIL LEAK FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER WHICH WAS DROPPING ONTO THE ABS MODULE. MAYBE THIS IS WHY THE CARS ARE CATCHING FIRE TO BEGIN WITH. IF I HADN'T TAKEN ...

Apr 12, 2007 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. IT APPEARS THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN OR AROUND THE ABS MODULE. THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO INITIAL SERIOUS INJURIES, THOUGH WE INCURRED SMOKE DAMAGE AND THE INCONVENIENCE OF A NON FUNCTIONING VEHICLE. *JB

Apr 12, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 80,000 mi

OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. IT APPEARS THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN OR AROUND THE ABS MODULE. THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO INITIAL SERIOUS INJURIES, THOUGH WE INCURRED SMOKE DAMAGE AND THE INCONVENIENCE OF A NON FUNCTIONING VEHICLE. *JB

Apr 12, 2007 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. IT APPEARS THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN OR AROUND THE ABS MODULE. THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO INITIAL SERIOUS INJURIES, THOUGH WE INCURRED SMOKE DAMAGE AND THE INCONVENIENCE OF A NON FUNCTIONING VEHICLE. *JB

Apr 12, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 80,000 mi

OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. IT APPEARS THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN OR AROUND THE ABS MODULE. THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO INITIAL SERIOUS INJURIES, THOUGH WE INCURRED SMOKE DAMAGE AND THE INCONVENIENCE OF A NON FUNCTIONING VEHICLE. *JB

Apr 5, 2007 Electrical System Fire 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. ON FEBRUARY 9, 2007 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE GARAGE AND BURNED TO THE FRAME. THE FIRE BEGAN ON THE ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE MARSHALL AND INSURANCE COMPANY H...

Apr 5, 2007 Electrical System Fire 86,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. ON FEBRUARY 9, 2007 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE GARAGE AND BURNED TO THE FRAME. THE FIRE BEGAN ON THE ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT PANEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE FIRE MARSHALL AND INSURANCE COMPANY H...

Mar 28, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO HOURS AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE SMOKE WAS DETECTED. THE CONTACT LIFTED THE HOOD, AND SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND THEY REMOVED THE BATTERY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SMOKE CE...

Mar 28, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO HOURS AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE SMOKE WAS DETECTED. THE CONTACT LIFTED THE HOOD, AND SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND THEY REMOVED THE BATTERY FROM THE VEHICLE. THE SMOKE CE...

Mar 13, 2007 Electrical System

ON MARCH 13TH 2007 MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE ESCAPE AND THE HOOD. IT SMELLED LIKE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE- I INVESTIGATED WHERE THE SMELL WAS AND IT ALL LOOKED FINE- I TURNED ON THE ESCAPE AND THEN THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH ...

Mar 13, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

ON MARCH 13TH 2007 MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE ESCAPE AND THE HOOD. IT SMELLED LIKE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE- I INVESTIGATED WHERE THE SMELL WAS AND IT ALL LOOKED FINE- I TURNED ON THE ESCAPE AND THEN THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH ...

Mar 13, 2007 Electrical System

ON MARCH 13TH 2007 MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE ESCAPE AND THE HOOD. IT SMELLED LIKE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE- I INVESTIGATED WHERE THE SMELL WAS AND IT ALL LOOKED FINE- I TURNED ON THE ESCAPE AND THEN THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH ...

Mar 13, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

ON MARCH 13TH 2007 MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE ESCAPE AND THE HOOD. IT SMELLED LIKE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE- I INVESTIGATED WHERE THE SMELL WAS AND IT ALL LOOKED FINE- I TURNED ON THE ESCAPE AND THEN THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH ...

Feb 15, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT HAD ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WHEN TRYING TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE THROTTLE KICKED OFF AND THE RPMS WENT UP TO 4 SHE THEN WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE RPMS WENT BACK TO NORMAL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET THE VEHICLE...

Feb 15, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT HAD ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WHEN TRYING TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE THROTTLE KICKED OFF AND THE RPMS WENT UP TO 4 SHE THEN WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE RPMS WENT BACK TO NORMAL. WHEN THIS HAPPENED IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET THE VEHICLE...

Jan 30, 2007 Air Bags

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF RANDOMLY IN MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE & HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE 2ND TIME AND THEY REPLACED THE AIRBAG PRETENSIONER, AS IT HAD GONE BAD....

Jan 30, 2007 Air Bags

I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF RANDOMLY IN MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE & HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE 2ND TIME AND THEY REPLACED THE AIRBAG PRETENSIONER, AS IT HAD GONE BAD....

Jan 22, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

THIS IS TO REPORT ANOTHER SUSPECTED 2002 FORD ESCAPE ABS CONTROL MODULE FIRE. THE VEHICLE FIRE OCCURRED JAN. 9, 2007 AT CLIENT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, AND IS CURRENTLY STORED AT INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS (IAA), 1710 STARITA ROAD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28206-1286, PHONE: 704-596-5854,...

Jan 22, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

THIS IS TO REPORT ANOTHER SUSPECTED 2002 FORD ESCAPE ABS CONTROL MODULE FIRE. THE VEHICLE FIRE OCCURRED JAN. 9, 2007 AT CLIENT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, AND IS CURRENTLY STORED AT INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS (IAA), 1710 STARITA ROAD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28206-1286, PHONE: 704-596-5854,...

Jan 22, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

THIS IS TO REPORT ANOTHER SUSPECTED 2002 FORD ESCAPE ABS CONTROL MODULE FIRE. THE VEHICLE FIRE OCCURRED JAN. 9, 2007 AT CLIENT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, AND IS CURRENTLY STORED AT INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS (IAA), 1710 STARITA ROAD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28206-1286, PHONE: 704-596-5854,...

Jan 22, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

THIS IS TO REPORT ANOTHER SUSPECTED 2002 FORD ESCAPE ABS CONTROL MODULE FIRE. THE VEHICLE FIRE OCCURRED JAN. 9, 2007 AT CLIENT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, AND IS CURRENTLY STORED AT INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS (IAA), 1710 STARITA ROAD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28206-1286, PHONE: 704-596-5854,...

Jan 17, 2007 Suspension 45,500 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 01/05/06 WHILE DRIVING HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE AT 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE. WHEN SHE TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE DIDN'T COME TO AN IMMEDIATE STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE FLOO...

Jan 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,500 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 01/05/06 WHILE DRIVING HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE AT 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE. WHEN SHE TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE DIDN'T COME TO AN IMMEDIATE STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE FLOO...

Jan 17, 2007 Suspension 45,500 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 01/05/06 WHILE DRIVING HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE AT 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE. WHEN SHE TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE DIDN'T COME TO AN IMMEDIATE STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE FLOO...

Jan 17, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,500 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 01/05/06 WHILE DRIVING HER 2002 FORD ESCAPE AT 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE. WHEN SHE TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE DIDN'T COME TO AN IMMEDIATE STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE FLOO...

Jan 1, 2007 Electrical System Fire 75,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE. PARKED> 3 HRS. CAUGHT FIRE. ENGINE AND FRONT OF CAR COMPLETELY DESTROYED. HAVE DETAILED PICTURES UNDERSTAND INVESTIGATION INTO THIS PROBLEM BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2006 WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE BEFORE CAR IS TOWED TO JUNK YARD. *NM

Jan 1, 2007 Electrical System Fire 75,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE. PARKED> 3 HRS. CAUGHT FIRE. ENGINE AND FRONT OF CAR COMPLETELY DESTROYED. HAVE DETAILED PICTURES UNDERSTAND INVESTIGATION INTO THIS PROBLEM BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2006 WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE BEFORE CAR IS TOWED TO JUNK YARD. *NM

Dec 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,546 mi

VEHICLE WOULD STALL AT ANY GIVEN TIME, WHETHER GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE OR DURING CITY DRIVING. STEERING WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT AND BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THIS OCCURRED ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER WE HAD PURCHASED OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 42,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER THE FOURTH "STALL", WE HAD THE VE...

Dec 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,546 mi

VEHICLE WOULD STALL AT ANY GIVEN TIME, WHETHER GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE OR DURING CITY DRIVING. STEERING WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT AND BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THIS OCCURRED ABOUT TWO MONTHS AFTER WE HAD PURCHASED OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 42,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER THE FOURTH "STALL", WE HAD THE VE...

Dec 12, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT. SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN THE FALL OF 2003, AT DIFFERENT TIMES BOTH THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AND REAR PASSENGER DOOR HAVE GOTTEN STUCK WHERE I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO OPEN THEM FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, W...

Dec 12, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT. SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN THE FALL OF 2003, AT DIFFERENT TIMES BOTH THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AND REAR PASSENGER DOOR HAVE GOTTEN STUCK WHERE I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO OPEN THEM FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, W...

Dec 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

2002 ESCAPE ENGINE ACCELERATES WHILE DRIVING. *TS CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL NOTICE (04V574000) AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AGAIN IN MARCH 2006. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WHICH WAS REPLACED IN FEB 2005 WAS ONLY UNDER WARRANTY FOR 1 YEAR/12000 MILES. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP ...

Dec 11, 2006 Seat Belts

2002 ESCAPE ENGINE ACCELERATES WHILE DRIVING. *TS CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL NOTICE (04V574000) AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AGAIN IN MARCH 2006. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WHICH WAS REPLACED IN FEB 2005 WAS ONLY UNDER WARRANTY FOR 1 YEAR/12000 MILES. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP ...

Dec 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

2002 ESCAPE ENGINE ACCELERATES WHILE DRIVING. *TS CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL NOTICE (04V574000) AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AGAIN IN MARCH 2006. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WHICH WAS REPLACED IN FEB 2005 WAS ONLY UNDER WARRANTY FOR 1 YEAR/12000 MILES. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP ...

Dec 11, 2006 Seat Belts

2002 ESCAPE ENGINE ACCELERATES WHILE DRIVING. *TS CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL NOTICE (04V574000) AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AGAIN IN MARCH 2006. THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WHICH WAS REPLACED IN FEB 2005 WAS ONLY UNDER WARRANTY FOR 1 YEAR/12000 MILES. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP ...

Dec 1, 2006 Power Train 53,000 mi

O/D OFF LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. APPARENTLY, THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CAR WAS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD WITH 53000 MILES. IF I DIDN'T HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, THE REPAIRS WOULD HAVE COST OVER $3000. APPARENTLY, THIS SAME PROBLEM EXISTS ON THE 2002 FORD EXP...

Dec 1, 2006 Power Train 53,000 mi

O/D OFF LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. APPARENTLY, THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. CAR WAS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD WITH 53000 MILES. IF I DIDN'T HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, THE REPAIRS WOULD HAVE COST OVER $3000. APPARENTLY, THIS SAME PROBLEM EXISTS ON THE 2002 FORD EXP...

Nov 14, 2006 Power Train

I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN MAY OF 2005, THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION 3 DAYS LATER AT 80K BECAUSE IT WAS SLIPPING BETWEEN GEARS. NOW A YEAR AND HALF LATER, I'VE BEEN TOLD BY A SPECIALIST THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION, WHICH WILL COST ME $2500 - $4000! THE DEALER WILL NOT WAR...

Nov 14, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 56,188 mi

IN 2004, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE, AFTER BEING PARKED OVERNIGHT, CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS TRACED BY THE DEALER TO THE ABS COMPUTER. THE VEHICLE WAS PAST WARRANTY AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY DENIED REPEATEDLY THAT THERE WAS ANY POSSIBILITY OF ANY DEFECT, OR THAT THERE WAS ANY MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY. C...

Nov 14, 2006 Power Train

I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN MAY OF 2005, THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION 3 DAYS LATER AT 80K BECAUSE IT WAS SLIPPING BETWEEN GEARS. NOW A YEAR AND HALF LATER, I'VE BEEN TOLD BY A SPECIALIST THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION, WHICH WILL COST ME $2500 - $4000! THE DEALER WILL NOT WAR...

Nov 14, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 56,188 mi

IN 2004, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE, AFTER BEING PARKED OVERNIGHT, CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE WAS TRACED BY THE DEALER TO THE ABS COMPUTER. THE VEHICLE WAS PAST WARRANTY AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY DENIED REPEATEDLY THAT THERE WAS ANY POSSIBILITY OF ANY DEFECT, OR THAT THERE WAS ANY MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY. C...

Nov 13, 2006 Electrical System 56,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKING A BYSTANDER NOTICED SMOKE BILLOWING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF SO THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE SMOKE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO COLLISION FACILITY, WHERE IT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. *AK

Nov 13, 2006 Electrical System 56,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKING A BYSTANDER NOTICED SMOKE BILLOWING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF SO THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE SMOKE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO COLLISION FACILITY, WHERE IT HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. *AK

Nov 12, 2006 Air Bags Crash

RECENTLY, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT END OF MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS TOTALED. THE AIRBAGS NEVER RELEASED. LUCKILY, I HAD BEEN WEARING MY SEAT BELT, AND DID NOT SUFFER FROM AN INJURY. SUMMARY: 1. EVENT(S) LEADING TO FAILURE: COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE 2. FAILURE: AIR BA...

Nov 12, 2006 Air Bags Crash

RECENTLY, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE FRONT END OF MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS TOTALED. THE AIRBAGS NEVER RELEASED. LUCKILY, I HAD BEEN WEARING MY SEAT BELT, AND DID NOT SUFFER FROM AN INJURY. SUMMARY: 1. EVENT(S) LEADING TO FAILURE: COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE 2. FAILURE: AIR BA...

Nov 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE, SMOKE WAS OBSERVED TO BE COMING FROM BEHIND THE VEHICLE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WAS NOTHING UNUSUAL ABOUT THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING BEFORE THE FIRE STARTED. THE TYPE OF FIRE WAS CLASSIFIED AS FUEL. TH...

Nov 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 50,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE, SMOKE WAS OBSERVED TO BE COMING FROM BEHIND THE VEHICLE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WAS NOTHING UNUSUAL ABOUT THE WAY THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING BEFORE THE FIRE STARTED. THE TYPE OF FIRE WAS CLASSIFIED AS FUEL. TH...

Nov 6, 2006 Power Train 47,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED COMPLETELY, HOWEVER WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP FOR THE SAME ISSUE, WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN FAULTY. TH...

Nov 6, 2006 Power Train 47,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED COMPLETELY, HOWEVER WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP FOR THE SAME ISSUE, WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE MAY HAVE BEEN FAULTY. TH...

Nov 5, 2006 Air Bags 75,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. IT STAYS ON. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE AIR BAGS ARE IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF AS THERE IS A ERROR CODE. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES BEFORE AND EACH TIME THE PASSENGER SIDE PRETENSIONER WAS REPLACED. TWICE THE DEALER COVERED IT AND THE THIRD TIME THE DEAL...

Nov 5, 2006 Air Bags 75,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. IT STAYS ON. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE AIR BAGS ARE IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF AS THERE IS A ERROR CODE. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES BEFORE AND EACH TIME THE PASSENGER SIDE PRETENSIONER WAS REPLACED. TWICE THE DEALER COVERED IT AND THE THIRD TIME THE DEAL...

Nov 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FORD ESCAPE 2002 - WE HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAYING ON. WE HAVE HAD IT INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO FIX IT, AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS FINALLY ABLE TO IDENTIFY THAT IT WAS THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM'S ELECTRONIC CONTROL MO...

Nov 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 88,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR ONE DAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND A WIRING HARNESS. UPDATED 01/17/07. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON UNT...

Nov 3, 2006 Electrical System Fire 88,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR ONE DAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND A WIRING HARNESS. UPDATED 01/17/07. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON UNT...

Nov 3, 2006 Suspension Fire 88,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR ONE DAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND A WIRING HARNESS. UPDATED 01/17/07. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON UNT...

Nov 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 92,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002, FORD ESCAPE WITH 92,000 MILES ON IT. THERE HAS BEEN NO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH ETHE VEHICLE LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE THAT I AM DESCRIBING IN THIS STATEMENT. ON OCTOBER 31, 2006 I WAS DRIVING EAST-BOUND ON M59, JUST EAST OF SCHOENHERR ROAD IN STERLING HEIGHTS, MI. I WAS APPROX.15 MILE...

Nov 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,000 mi

APPROX 1 YEAR AGO - OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE STARTED TO SMOKE WHILE SITTING IN THE GARAGE. WHEN WE GOT IT TO THE DEALER IS WAS FOUND THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WHERE IT CONNECTED TO THE ABS ECU UNIT HAD SHORTED DUE TO BRAKE FLUID GETTING INTO CONNECTOR. WHEN THE SHOP DISCONNECTED THE WIRING HARNESS CONN...

Nov 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FORD ESCAPE 2002 - WE HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAYING ON. WE HAVE HAD IT INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO FIX IT, AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS FINALLY ABLE TO IDENTIFY THAT IT WAS THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM'S ELECTRONIC CONTROL MO...

Nov 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 88,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR ONE DAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND A WIRING HARNESS. UPDATED 01/17/07. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON UNT...

Nov 3, 2006 Electrical System Fire 88,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR ONE DAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND A WIRING HARNESS. UPDATED 01/17/07. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON UNT...

Nov 3, 2006 Suspension Fire 88,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR ONE DAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND A WIRING HARNESS. UPDATED 01/17/07. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON UNT...

Nov 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 92,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002, FORD ESCAPE WITH 92,000 MILES ON IT. THERE HAS BEEN NO MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH ETHE VEHICLE LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE THAT I AM DESCRIBING IN THIS STATEMENT. ON OCTOBER 31, 2006 I WAS DRIVING EAST-BOUND ON M59, JUST EAST OF SCHOENHERR ROAD IN STERLING HEIGHTS, MI. I WAS APPROX.15 MILE...

Nov 3, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 53,000 mi

APPROX 1 YEAR AGO - OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE STARTED TO SMOKE WHILE SITTING IN THE GARAGE. WHEN WE GOT IT TO THE DEALER IS WAS FOUND THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WHERE IT CONNECTED TO THE ABS ECU UNIT HAD SHORTED DUE TO BRAKE FLUID GETTING INTO CONNECTOR. WHEN THE SHOP DISCONNECTED THE WIRING HARNESS CONN...

Nov 2, 2006 Power Train 52,000 mi

MY LOW MILES - 2002 FORD ESCAPE ALMOST KILLED MY WIFE ON SATURDAY. THE DIFFERENTIAL WENT ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE PREMIUM EDITION (NOT WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY) AND ALMOST THROUGH THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY KEPT CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. ...

Nov 2, 2006 Power Train 52,000 mi

MY LOW MILES - 2002 FORD ESCAPE ALMOST KILLED MY WIFE ON SATURDAY. THE DIFFERENTIAL WENT ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE PREMIUM EDITION (NOT WORTH THE EXTRA MONEY) AND ALMOST THROUGH THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY KEPT CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. ...

Oct 24, 2006 Electrical System 20,000 mi

THE KEY LOCK CYLINDER HAS BEEN DEFECTIVE FOR QUITE A PERIOD OF TIME IN THAT IT ALLOWS ME TO TAKE OUT THE KEYS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. CAR HAS ROLLED ON SOME OCCASIONS. SO FAR I HAVE CAUGHT THE PROBLEM BEFORE ANYTHING IS DAMAGED BUT I KNOW FOR ALL THE CARS I HAVE OWNED IT IS NOT PR...

Oct 24, 2006 Electrical System 20,000 mi

THE KEY LOCK CYLINDER HAS BEEN DEFECTIVE FOR QUITE A PERIOD OF TIME IN THAT IT ALLOWS ME TO TAKE OUT THE KEYS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. CAR HAS ROLLED ON SOME OCCASIONS. SO FAR I HAVE CAUGHT THE PROBLEM BEFORE ANYTHING IS DAMAGED BUT I KNOW FOR ALL THE CARS I HAVE OWNED IT IS NOT PR...

Oct 19, 2006 Electrical System 32,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 20 MPH AND STALLED AGAIN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE PCM, SIX IGNITION COILS...

Oct 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 20 MPH AND STALLED AGAIN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE PCM, SIX IGNITION COILS...

Oct 19, 2006 Power Train 32,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 20 MPH AND STALLED AGAIN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE PCM, SIX IGNITION COILS...

Oct 19, 2006 Electrical System 32,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 20 MPH AND STALLED AGAIN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE PCM, SIX IGNITION COILS...

Oct 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 20 MPH AND STALLED AGAIN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE PCM, SIX IGNITION COILS...

Oct 19, 2006 Power Train 32,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IT WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 20 MPH AND STALLED AGAIN WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE PCM, SIX IGNITION COILS...

Oct 8, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR REPAIR ON 4/22/06 BECAUSE MY ABS LIGHT HAD BEEN ON FOR A FEW DAYS. I WAS TOLD THAT MY RIGHT DRIVE AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT REPLACING THAT COULD POSSIBLY SOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH MY ABS LIGHT. IT DID NOT. I WAS THEN TOLD THAT I MIGHT NEED A NEW ABS MODULE. I WAS ADVI...

Oct 8, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 83,000 mi

I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR REPAIR ON 4/22/06 BECAUSE MY ABS LIGHT HAD BEEN ON FOR A FEW DAYS. I WAS TOLD THAT MY RIGHT DRIVE AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT REPLACING THAT COULD POSSIBLY SOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH MY ABS LIGHT. IT DID NOT. I WAS THEN TOLD THAT I MIGHT NEED A NEW ABS MODULE. I WAS ADVI...

Sep 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,538 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY DURING NORMAL BRAKING SITUATIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST OIL PRESSURE DUE TO SCORING IN THE CAM JOURNALS. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE.

Sep 20, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,538 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY DURING NORMAL BRAKING SITUATIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST OIL PRESSURE DUE TO SCORING IN THE CAM JOURNALS. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE.

Sep 19, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 12,023 mi

AT FIRST START UP OF MORNING, WHILE DRIVING THE IDLE KICKS UP TO 2000 RPM'S. WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL, THAT'S WHERE I NOTICE THE TACH REVVING TO 2000. AFTER DRIVING FOR 3 TO 5 MILES, IT FINALLY GOES TO NORMAL. IF I SHUT OFF CAR, AND RESTART IT, ITS FINE. I HAD THE CAR TO THE DEA...

Sep 19, 2006 Electrical System 12,023 mi

AT FIRST START UP OF MORNING, WHILE DRIVING THE IDLE KICKS UP TO 2000 RPM'S. WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL, THAT'S WHERE I NOTICE THE TACH REVVING TO 2000. AFTER DRIVING FOR 3 TO 5 MILES, IT FINALLY GOES TO NORMAL. IF I SHUT OFF CAR, AND RESTART IT, ITS FINE. I HAD THE CAR TO THE DEA...

Sep 19, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 12,023 mi

AT FIRST START UP OF MORNING, WHILE DRIVING THE IDLE KICKS UP TO 2000 RPM'S. WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL, THAT'S WHERE I NOTICE THE TACH REVVING TO 2000. AFTER DRIVING FOR 3 TO 5 MILES, IT FINALLY GOES TO NORMAL. IF I SHUT OFF CAR, AND RESTART IT, ITS FINE. I HAD THE CAR TO THE DEA...

Sep 19, 2006 Electrical System 12,023 mi

AT FIRST START UP OF MORNING, WHILE DRIVING THE IDLE KICKS UP TO 2000 RPM'S. WHEN I STOP THE CAR AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL, THAT'S WHERE I NOTICE THE TACH REVVING TO 2000. AFTER DRIVING FOR 3 TO 5 MILES, IT FINALLY GOES TO NORMAL. IF I SHUT OFF CAR, AND RESTART IT, ITS FINE. I HAD THE CAR TO THE DEA...

Sep 18, 2006 Electrical System 44,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ABS LIGHT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER. WHILE BEING INSPECTED BY THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE ABS WIRIN...

Sep 18, 2006 Electrical System 44,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ABS LIGHT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER. WHILE BEING INSPECTED BY THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE ABS WIRIN...

Sep 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE VEHICLE MISFIRED ON CYLINDER #1 AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Sep 14, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE VEHICLE MISFIRED ON CYLINDER #1 AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Sep 11, 2006 Tires 25,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE LEFT REAR TIRE MADE A NOISE. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE TIRE HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TREAD BELT. THE TIRES WERE THE VEHICLE'S ORIGINAL ONES AND HAD ONLY 25800 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN ...

Sep 11, 2006 Air Bags 480,574 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY, THEN BECAME CONSTANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY PRETENSIONER KIT NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THE WIRING FOR T...

Sep 11, 2006 Tires 25,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE LEFT REAR TIRE MADE A NOISE. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE TIRE HAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TREAD BELT. THE TIRES WERE THE VEHICLE'S ORIGINAL ONES AND HAD ONLY 25800 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN ...

Sep 11, 2006 Air Bags 480,574 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY, THEN BECAME CONSTANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY PRETENSIONER KIT NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THE WIRING FOR T...

Aug 28, 2006 Power Train 76,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. ON 08/24/06, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODULE WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, #04V165000, REGARDING THE POW...

Aug 28, 2006 Air Bags 68,000 mi

IN APRIL 2005 MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO FORD AUTOLAND AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO PAY TO HAVE SOME SWITCH OR MODULE REPLACED COST OVER 400.00 DOLLARS. HAD THE REPAIRS COMPLETED AND NOW 18 MONTHS LATER SAME PROBLEM AND I AM TOLD I HAVE TO PAY ANOTHER $400 TO FIX SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Aug 28, 2006 Power Train 76,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. ON 08/24/06, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODULE WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, #04V165000, REGARDING THE POW...

Aug 28, 2006 Air Bags 68,000 mi

IN APRIL 2005 MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO FORD AUTOLAND AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO PAY TO HAVE SOME SWITCH OR MODULE REPLACED COST OVER 400.00 DOLLARS. HAD THE REPAIRS COMPLETED AND NOW 18 MONTHS LATER SAME PROBLEM AND I AM TOLD I HAVE TO PAY ANOTHER $400 TO FIX SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Aug 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR THE PAST 3 MONTHS, WHILE DECELERATING TO STOP, MY VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF, ALSO OCCURRING WHEN I DECELERATE IN BUSY TRAFFIC. ON ONE INSTANCE WHILE PULLING ACROSS A HIGHWAY, MY VEHICLE STALLED AND I WAS ALMOST HIT IN THE SIDE BY AN ONCOMING CAR BECAUSE I COULD NOT GET THE CAR STARTED AGAIN. *JB

Aug 25, 2006 Power Train

FOR THE PAST 3 MONTHS, WHILE DECELERATING TO STOP, MY VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF, ALSO OCCURRING WHEN I DECELERATE IN BUSY TRAFFIC. ON ONE INSTANCE WHILE PULLING ACROSS A HIGHWAY, MY VEHICLE STALLED AND I WAS ALMOST HIT IN THE SIDE BY AN ONCOMING CAR BECAUSE I COULD NOT GET THE CAR STARTED AGAIN. *JB

Aug 25, 2006 Electrical System Fire 21,115 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *KB THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BOOSTER, HCU AND HCU HARNESS. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE FIRE WAS THE RESULT OF A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THIS SWITCH HAD BEEN RECALLED IN 1994-200...

Aug 25, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR THE PAST 3 MONTHS, WHILE DECELERATING TO STOP, MY VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF, ALSO OCCURRING WHEN I DECELERATE IN BUSY TRAFFIC. ON ONE INSTANCE WHILE PULLING ACROSS A HIGHWAY, MY VEHICLE STALLED AND I WAS ALMOST HIT IN THE SIDE BY AN ONCOMING CAR BECAUSE I COULD NOT GET THE CAR STARTED AGAIN. *JB

Aug 25, 2006 Power Train

FOR THE PAST 3 MONTHS, WHILE DECELERATING TO STOP, MY VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF, ALSO OCCURRING WHEN I DECELERATE IN BUSY TRAFFIC. ON ONE INSTANCE WHILE PULLING ACROSS A HIGHWAY, MY VEHICLE STALLED AND I WAS ALMOST HIT IN THE SIDE BY AN ONCOMING CAR BECAUSE I COULD NOT GET THE CAR STARTED AGAIN. *JB

Aug 25, 2006 Electrical System Fire 21,115 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *KB THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE BOOSTER, HCU AND HCU HARNESS. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE FIRE WAS THE RESULT OF A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THIS SWITCH HAD BEEN RECALLED IN 1994-200...

Aug 15, 2006 Power Train 74,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. UPDATED 9/15/2006 - *NM

Aug 15, 2006 Power Train 74,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. UPDATED 9/15/2006 - *NM

Aug 13, 2006 Power Train 80,000 mi

FORD 02 ESCAPE. VALUE BODY TRANSMISSION ISSUES, METAL SHAVINGS IN TRANSMISSION FLUID, CAR ONLY 4 YEARS, 80K HIGHWAY MILES. CAR MAINTENANCE KEPT UP. TWO FORD DEALERSHIPS TELLING ME IT COULD COST 1 TO $2000 TO FIX. FORD COMPANY WOULD NOT HELP. CAN PROVIDE CONTROL NUMBER. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT TAKE RESP...

Aug 13, 2006 Power Train 80,000 mi

FORD 02 ESCAPE. VALUE BODY TRANSMISSION ISSUES, METAL SHAVINGS IN TRANSMISSION FLUID, CAR ONLY 4 YEARS, 80K HIGHWAY MILES. CAR MAINTENANCE KEPT UP. TWO FORD DEALERSHIPS TELLING ME IT COULD COST 1 TO $2000 TO FIX. FORD COMPANY WOULD NOT HELP. CAN PROVIDE CONTROL NUMBER. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT TAKE RESP...

Aug 1, 2006 Structure 81,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S PASSENGER SIDE DOOR DID NOT OPEN FROM BOTH SIDES. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE DOOR PANEL NEEDED TO REMOVED TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM BUT HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE FOR REPAIR.

Aug 1, 2006 Structure 81,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S PASSENGER SIDE DOOR DID NOT OPEN FROM BOTH SIDES. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE DOOR PANEL NEEDED TO REMOVED TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM BUT HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE FOR REPAIR.

Jul 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

MY CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR HOURS AND ALL OF SUDDEN THE ALARM STARTED GOING OFF. I WENT OUTSIDE TO GET IT TO GO OFF AND REALIZED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE ALARM WOULDN'T GO OFF AND EVENTUALLY QUIT BUT THE SMOKE KEPT COMING AND I REALIZED THERE WERE ACTUAL FLAMES. THE FIRE...

Jul 26, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

MY CAR HAD BEEN PARKED FOR HOURS AND ALL OF SUDDEN THE ALARM STARTED GOING OFF. I WENT OUTSIDE TO GET IT TO GO OFF AND REALIZED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE ALARM WOULDN'T GO OFF AND EVENTUALLY QUIT BUT THE SMOKE KEPT COMING AND I REALIZED THERE WERE ACTUAL FLAMES. THE FIRE...

Jul 20, 2006 Air Bags

SINCE HAVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE, I HAVE HAD ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON. ON OCCASION IT GOES OFF, BUT ALWAYS COMES BACK ON AGAIN. THE PROBLEM BEGAN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASING MY ESCAPE AND TOOK 4+ VISITS TO RECTIFY. THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AGAIN LAST YEAR. I WAS RECEN...

Jul 20, 2006 Air Bags

SINCE HAVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE, I HAVE HAD ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON. ON OCCASION IT GOES OFF, BUT ALWAYS COMES BACK ON AGAIN. THE PROBLEM BEGAN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASING MY ESCAPE AND TOOK 4+ VISITS TO RECTIFY. THE PROBLEM RESURFACED AGAIN LAST YEAR. I WAS RECEN...

Jun 13, 2006 Electrical System 37,000 mi

FOLLOW UP TO AN EARLIER REPORT REGARDING A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT WITH IGNITION COIL PROBLEMS. ON MAY 30, THE VEHICLE LOST ANOTHER IGNITION COIL (3 PREVIOUSLY HAD DIED) AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT IN A RAINSTORM. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO MANIFEST ITSELF WHEN IT HAS BEEN RAINING OR VERY HUMID. THE TRUCK WA...

Jun 13, 2006 Electrical System 37,000 mi

FOLLOW UP TO AN EARLIER REPORT REGARDING A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT WITH IGNITION COIL PROBLEMS. ON MAY 30, THE VEHICLE LOST ANOTHER IGNITION COIL (3 PREVIOUSLY HAD DIED) AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT IN A RAINSTORM. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO MANIFEST ITSELF WHEN IT HAS BEEN RAINING OR VERY HUMID. THE TRUCK WA...

Jun 12, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

2002 FORD ESCAPE ACCELERATES WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL NOTICE (04V574000) AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. PROBLEM RESURFACED AGAIN IN MARCH 2006.*KB THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WHICH WAS REPLACED FEB 2005 WAS ONLY UNDER WARRANTY FOR 1 YEAR/12000 MILES. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP ADVISED THE...

Jun 12, 2006 Seat Belts

2002 FORD ESCAPE ACCELERATES WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL NOTICE (04V574000) AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. PROBLEM RESURFACED AGAIN IN MARCH 2006.*KB THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WHICH WAS REPLACED FEB 2005 WAS ONLY UNDER WARRANTY FOR 1 YEAR/12000 MILES. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP ADVISED THE...

Jun 12, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

2002 FORD ESCAPE ACCELERATES WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL NOTICE (04V574000) AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. PROBLEM RESURFACED AGAIN IN MARCH 2006.*KB THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WHICH WAS REPLACED FEB 2005 WAS ONLY UNDER WARRANTY FOR 1 YEAR/12000 MILES. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP ADVISED THE...

Jun 12, 2006 Seat Belts

2002 FORD ESCAPE ACCELERATES WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL NOTICE (04V574000) AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. PROBLEM RESURFACED AGAIN IN MARCH 2006.*KB THE ACCELERATOR CABLE WHICH WAS REPLACED FEB 2005 WAS ONLY UNDER WARRANTY FOR 1 YEAR/12000 MILES. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP ADVISED THE...

Jun 8, 2006 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING THE NIGHT, THE VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHED, IT WAS NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE ALERTED TO THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED IT OCCURRED IN THE ...

Jun 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING THE NIGHT, THE VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHED, IT WAS NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE ALERTED TO THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED IT OCCURRED IN THE ...

Jun 8, 2006 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING THE NIGHT, THE VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHED, IT WAS NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE ALERTED TO THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED IT OCCURRED IN THE ...

Jun 8, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 80,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING THE NIGHT, THE VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHED, IT WAS NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE ALERTED TO THE SCENE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED IT OCCURRED IN THE ...

Jun 7, 2006 Steering 48,804 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE CONTACT THEN REVERSED AND PUT THE VEHICLE BACK IN DRIVE. AFTER TRAVELING A SHORT DISTANCE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS TURNED THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE OTHER TIR...

Jun 7, 2006 Steering 48,804 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE CONTACT THEN REVERSED AND PUT THE VEHICLE BACK IN DRIVE. AFTER TRAVELING A SHORT DISTANCE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS TURNED THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE OTHER TIR...

May 21, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 59,000 mi

LEFT REAR DOOR IS JAMMED CLOSED. WILL NOT UNLOCK EITHER ELECTRICALLY OR MANUALLY. DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE. DEALER IS VERY HELPFUL BUT UNABLE TO REPAIR. NTSB LISTS SEVERAL OF SAME COMPLAINT BUT FORD HAS NO SOLUTION. ONLY ONE REMAINING EXIT FROM REAR AND LIKELY TO FAIL FR...

May 21, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 59,000 mi

LEFT REAR DOOR IS JAMMED CLOSED. WILL NOT UNLOCK EITHER ELECTRICALLY OR MANUALLY. DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE. DEALER IS VERY HELPFUL BUT UNABLE TO REPAIR. NTSB LISTS SEVERAL OF SAME COMPLAINT BUT FORD HAS NO SOLUTION. ONLY ONE REMAINING EXIT FROM REAR AND LIKELY TO FAIL FR...

Apr 19, 2006 Electrical System 36,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN 2001. LAST JUNE, I DID NOT USE THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL DAYS DURING WHICH TIME IT RAINED. WHEN I WENT TO START THE ENGINE, IT RAN SLUGGISHLY AND SHUDDERED. AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TRUCK BEGAN EMITTING SMOKE. I TUR...

Apr 19, 2006 Electrical System 36,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN 2001. LAST JUNE, I DID NOT USE THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL DAYS DURING WHICH TIME IT RAINED. WHEN I WENT TO START THE ENGINE, IT RAN SLUGGISHLY AND SHUDDERED. AFTER A FEW MOMENTS, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TRUCK BEGAN EMITTING SMOKE. I TUR...

Mar 21, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 91,723 mi

1) ON SATURDAY 18 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:00 PM, MY WIFE, LINDA, WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES WEST OF BROADUS, MT WHEN SHE PASSED ANOTHER VEHICLE. 2) AFTER PASSING THE VEHICLE, HER VEHICLE SPEED WOULD NOT RETURN TO NORMAL DRIVING SPEED. INSTEAD, IT STUCK AT NEARLY 80 MPH. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RELE...

Mar 21, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 91,723 mi

1) ON SATURDAY 18 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:00 PM, MY WIFE, LINDA, WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES WEST OF BROADUS, MT WHEN SHE PASSED ANOTHER VEHICLE. 2) AFTER PASSING THE VEHICLE, HER VEHICLE SPEED WOULD NOT RETURN TO NORMAL DRIVING SPEED. INSTEAD, IT STUCK AT NEARLY 80 MPH. NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RELE...

Mar 10, 2006 Air Bags

SMALL IMPACT UNDER 5 MILES PER HOUR AND MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. NO DAMAGE TO MY CAR AT ALL. WAS HAVING A PROBLEM FOR A YEAR WITH MY SRS AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON. TOOK IT TO FORD SEVERAL TIMES AND NOTHING RESOLVED THE ISSUE. SEEMS THAT THE SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND MY AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE ...

Mar 10, 2006 Air Bags

SMALL IMPACT UNDER 5 MILES PER HOUR AND MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. NO DAMAGE TO MY CAR AT ALL. WAS HAVING A PROBLEM FOR A YEAR WITH MY SRS AIR BAG LIGHT COMING ON. TOOK IT TO FORD SEVERAL TIMES AND NOTHING RESOLVED THE ISSUE. SEEMS THAT THE SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND MY AIR BAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE ...

Feb 6, 2006 Exterior Lighting 25,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A DARK COUNTRY ROAD LAST WEEK WHEN MY HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY PROBLEM. I SWITCHED TO LOW BEAMS WHICH WORKED. SATURDAY MORNING I WENT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER. NO MECHANIC WAS ON DUTY ;BUT THE OWNER VERIFIED THE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. HE SAID TO B...

Feb 6, 2006 Exterior Lighting 25,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A DARK COUNTRY ROAD LAST WEEK WHEN MY HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY PROBLEM. I SWITCHED TO LOW BEAMS WHICH WORKED. SATURDAY MORNING I WENT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER. NO MECHANIC WAS ON DUTY ;BUT THE OWNER VERIFIED THE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. HE SAID TO B...

Jan 23, 2006 Seat Belts 74,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SEATBELT HARNESS. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED.

Jan 23, 2006 Seat Belts 74,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SEATBELT HARNESS. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED.

Jan 21, 2006 Air Bags Crash 41,000 mi

CAR LOST CONTROL COMING TOWARD ME, SHE WENT INTO MY LANE SIDEWAYS. I T-BONED HER ON HER PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. SEAT BELT SAVED MY LIFE, BUT THE AIRBAGS WERE OF NO USE. WHY DON'T THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY ON THESE VEHICLES. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A MUCH FASTER SPEED OR HER, I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE...

Jan 21, 2006 Air Bags Crash 41,000 mi

CAR LOST CONTROL COMING TOWARD ME, SHE WENT INTO MY LANE SIDEWAYS. I T-BONED HER ON HER PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. SEAT BELT SAVED MY LIFE, BUT THE AIRBAGS WERE OF NO USE. WHY DON'T THE AIRBAGS DEPLOY ON THESE VEHICLES. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT A MUCH FASTER SPEED OR HER, I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE...

Jan 12, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 53,500 mi

REAR DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR LATCH FAILED AND DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. *JB

Jan 12, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 53,500 mi

REAR DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR LATCH FAILED AND DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. *JB

Dec 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

WHEN STARTING OFF, OR ACCELERATING THE GAS PEDAL HAS A HESITANT/STICKING SENSATION. IT REQUIRES MORE THAN NORMAL PRESSURE TO DEPRESS IT, AND CAUSES AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN THE ENGINE SPEED. THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL FROM THE V-6 3.0 ENGINES, BUT NOT FOR MY 4-CYL. *JB

Dec 12, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 42,000 mi

WHEN STARTING OFF, OR ACCELERATING THE GAS PEDAL HAS A HESITANT/STICKING SENSATION. IT REQUIRES MORE THAN NORMAL PRESSURE TO DEPRESS IT, AND CAUSES AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN THE ENGINE SPEED. THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL FROM THE V-6 3.0 ENGINES, BUT NOT FOR MY 4-CYL. *JB

Dec 10, 2005 Power Train Crash 24,545 mi

WIFE PARKED VEHICLE ON STEEP UPHILL DRIVEWAY. PLACED IN PARK AND TURNED IGNITION OFF. EXITED DRIVERS SIDE AND WALKED BEHIND VEHICLE TO PASSENGER SIDE CONTINUING TO MAILBOX. WHILE AT MAILBOX OBSERVED VEHICLE ABRUPTLY ROLL BACKWARD CROSSING THE PATH WHERE SHE HAD JUST WALKED BEHIND THE VEHICLE, ACROS...

Dec 10, 2005 Power Train Crash 24,545 mi

WIFE PARKED VEHICLE ON STEEP UPHILL DRIVEWAY. PLACED IN PARK AND TURNED IGNITION OFF. EXITED DRIVERS SIDE AND WALKED BEHIND VEHICLE TO PASSENGER SIDE CONTINUING TO MAILBOX. WHILE AT MAILBOX OBSERVED VEHICLE ABRUPTLY ROLL BACKWARD CROSSING THE PATH WHERE SHE HAD JUST WALKED BEHIND THE VEHICLE, ACROS...

Dec 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 106,904 mi

DT: THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A PATCH OF SNOW IN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE'S REAR END SPUN AROUND AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE ABS SENSOR, THAT WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP ,CAUSED THIS ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES DO TO THE SEAT BEAT BUCKLE BREAKING DURI...

Dec 1, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 106,904 mi

DT: THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A PATCH OF SNOW IN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE'S REAR END SPUN AROUND AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE ABS SENSOR, THAT WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP ,CAUSED THIS ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES DO TO THE SEAT BEAT BUCKLE BREAKING DURI...

Dec 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 106,904 mi

DT: THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A PATCH OF SNOW IN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE'S REAR END SPUN AROUND AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE ABS SENSOR, THAT WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP ,CAUSED THIS ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES DO TO THE SEAT BEAT BUCKLE BREAKING DURI...

Dec 1, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 106,904 mi

DT: THE CONTACT DROVE THROUGH A PATCH OF SNOW IN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE'S REAR END SPUN AROUND AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE ABS SENSOR, THAT WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP ,CAUSED THIS ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES DO TO THE SEAT BEAT BUCKLE BREAKING DURI...

Nov 17, 2005 Power Train 41,857 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. HE TURNED ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED NUMEROUS PARTS IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE IS O...

Nov 17, 2005 Power Train 41,857 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. HE TURNED ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED NUMEROUS PARTS IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE IS O...

Nov 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

IF YOU COULD PLEASE FORWARD ME ANY OTHER RESOURCES WHERE I CAN SEEK A RESOLUTION I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. ON 7-14-05 OUR FORD ESCAPE V6 XLT (VIN: [XXX]) WAS TAKEN TO GALPIN FORD (VAN NUYS, CA) FOR REPAIRS. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT WHILE STOPPED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN THE...

Nov 15, 2005 Air Bags 38,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND AIRBAGS NOT WORKING. ACCORDING TO COMPLAINTS FOUND ON THE INTERNET AND IN CHAT ROOMS AND WITH FORD ISSUING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES THIS IS A LONG TERM ONGOING PROBLEM WHICH THE DEALERSHIP HAS DIFFICULTY FIXING. SO I AM AT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH BECAUSE FORD MADE A FAULTY AIR...

Nov 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

IF YOU COULD PLEASE FORWARD ME ANY OTHER RESOURCES WHERE I CAN SEEK A RESOLUTION I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. ON 7-14-05 OUR FORD ESCAPE V6 XLT (VIN: [XXX]) WAS TAKEN TO GALPIN FORD (VAN NUYS, CA) FOR REPAIRS. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT WHILE STOPPED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN THE...

Nov 15, 2005 Air Bags 38,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AND AIRBAGS NOT WORKING. ACCORDING TO COMPLAINTS FOUND ON THE INTERNET AND IN CHAT ROOMS AND WITH FORD ISSUING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES THIS IS A LONG TERM ONGOING PROBLEM WHICH THE DEALERSHIP HAS DIFFICULTY FIXING. SO I AM AT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH BECAUSE FORD MADE A FAULTY AIR...

Nov 4, 2005 Visibility 33,200 mi

WIPERS STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND WILL NOT GO BACK TO THEIR PARKED POSITION. *NM

Nov 4, 2005 Air Bags Crash 82,231 mi

BUMPED THE BUMPER OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, NO VISUAL DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. SPEED AT THE POINT OF IMPACT NEAR 5 MILES PER HOUR OR LESS. AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT BROKE THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED SLIGHT INJURY TO LEFT ARM. *JB

Nov 4, 2005 Visibility 33,200 mi

WIPERS STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND WILL NOT GO BACK TO THEIR PARKED POSITION. *NM

Nov 4, 2005 Air Bags Crash 82,231 mi

BUMPED THE BUMPER OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, NO VISUAL DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. SPEED AT THE POINT OF IMPACT NEAR 5 MILES PER HOUR OR LESS. AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT BROKE THE WINDSHIELD AND CAUSED SLIGHT INJURY TO LEFT ARM. *JB

Oct 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 FORD ESCAPE EXCITER RING CRACKED MAKING A LOUD NOISE. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *TS THERE WAS A SLIGHT METALLIC SOUND COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE COMPLETE FRONT AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE TO BE ORDERED AND INSTALLED. THE DEALER ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROT...

Oct 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 FORD ESCAPE EXCITER RING CRACKED MAKING A LOUD NOISE. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *TS THERE WAS A SLIGHT METALLIC SOUND COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE COMPLETE FRONT AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE TO BE ORDERED AND INSTALLED. THE DEALER ALSO RECOMMENDED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROT...

Oct 7, 2005 Power Train 132,000 mi

TRANS HAS HAD TO BE REPAIRED REPLACED REBUILT OVER 14 TIMES IN LESS THAN 100,000 MILES AND LESS THAN 2 YEARS. THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AND THE CAR JERKS WHEN THE CAR SHIFTS UP OR DOWN, EXCEPT THE TIME I COULD ONLY GO IN REVERSE AND HAD TO LET THE CAR ROLL INTO A PARKING LOT OFF OF A BUSY ...

Oct 7, 2005 Equipment 132,000 mi

TRANS HAS HAD TO BE REPAIRED REPLACED REBUILT OVER 14 TIMES IN LESS THAN 100,000 MILES AND LESS THAN 2 YEARS. THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AND THE CAR JERKS WHEN THE CAR SHIFTS UP OR DOWN, EXCEPT THE TIME I COULD ONLY GO IN REVERSE AND HAD TO LET THE CAR ROLL INTO A PARKING LOT OFF OF A BUSY ...

Oct 7, 2005 Power Train 132,000 mi

TRANS HAS HAD TO BE REPAIRED REPLACED REBUILT OVER 14 TIMES IN LESS THAN 100,000 MILES AND LESS THAN 2 YEARS. THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AND THE CAR JERKS WHEN THE CAR SHIFTS UP OR DOWN, EXCEPT THE TIME I COULD ONLY GO IN REVERSE AND HAD TO LET THE CAR ROLL INTO A PARKING LOT OFF OF A BUSY ...

Oct 7, 2005 Equipment 132,000 mi

TRANS HAS HAD TO BE REPAIRED REPLACED REBUILT OVER 14 TIMES IN LESS THAN 100,000 MILES AND LESS THAN 2 YEARS. THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AND THE CAR JERKS WHEN THE CAR SHIFTS UP OR DOWN, EXCEPT THE TIME I COULD ONLY GO IN REVERSE AND HAD TO LET THE CAR ROLL INTO A PARKING LOT OFF OF A BUSY ...

Oct 4, 2005 Electrical System

HAVE 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND 3 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS LATER THE ODOMETER LCD LIGHTS GOES OUT. *JB

Oct 4, 2005 Electrical System

HAVE 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND 3 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS LATER THE ODOMETER LCD LIGHTS GOES OUT. *JB

Sep 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

I BROUGHT MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN FOR ITS 45K MILE SERVICE AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I SAID THE PADS HAVE NOT YET WORN OUT THOUGH. THEY SAID I WAS LUCKY TO MAKE IT THIS FAR. MOST ESCAPES HAVE THEM WEAR OUT AT 30K OR LESS DUE TO POOR QUALITY AND TOO THIN ROTORS....

Sep 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

I BROUGHT MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN FOR ITS 45K MILE SERVICE AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I SAID THE PADS HAVE NOT YET WORN OUT THOUGH. THEY SAID I WAS LUCKY TO MAKE IT THIS FAR. MOST ESCAPES HAVE THEM WEAR OUT AT 30K OR LESS DUE TO POOR QUALITY AND TOO THIN ROTORS....

Sep 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,700 mi

DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WILL LOCK THROTTLE IN FULL OPEN POSITION WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS FULLY DEPRESSED. POLYMER SLEEVE ON CRUISE ACTUATOR CABLE HAS BROKEN AT THE THROTTLE CONNECTOR. THIS ALLOWS THE CONNECTOR TO ROTATE TO A VERTICAL POSITION AND CATCH ON THE ENGINE COVER WHEN THE FOOT PEDAL IS...

Sep 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 50,700 mi

DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WILL LOCK THROTTLE IN FULL OPEN POSITION WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS FULLY DEPRESSED. POLYMER SLEEVE ON CRUISE ACTUATOR CABLE HAS BROKEN AT THE THROTTLE CONNECTOR. THIS ALLOWS THE CONNECTOR TO ROTATE TO A VERTICAL POSITION AND CATCH ON THE ENGINE COVER WHEN THE FOOT PEDAL IS...

Sep 13, 2005 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 4-4-05 IN FRONT OF THE DEALERSHIP WHERE SHE BOUGHT IT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE DAY BEFORE ON SUNDAY SHE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING THE CAR. HER BROTHER HAD TO JUMP IT TO GET IT STARTED; HE TH...

Sep 13, 2005 Electrical System Fire 60,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 4-4-05 IN FRONT OF THE DEALERSHIP WHERE SHE BOUGHT IT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE DAY BEFORE ON SUNDAY SHE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING THE CAR. HER BROTHER HAD TO JUMP IT TO GET IT STARTED; HE TH...

Aug 25, 2005 Power Train 52,400 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 52000 MILES ON IT WAS GREAT UNTIL LAST WEEK WHEN IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD WITH NO SHOULDER LATE AT NIGHT. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING ACID (HUH?) AND THAT THEY WOULD KINDLY PUT IN T...

Aug 25, 2005 Power Train 52,400 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 52000 MILES ON IT WAS GREAT UNTIL LAST WEEK WHEN IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD WITH NO SHOULDER LATE AT NIGHT. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING ACID (HUH?) AND THAT THEY WOULD KINDLY PUT IN T...

Aug 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 50,000 mi

DT: FORD 2002 ESCAPE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS HAPPENED ON JULY 27, 2005. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THE SCENE. THE FIRE WAS CONTAINED IN THE VEHICLE. THE WALLS IN THE GARAGE HAD HEAVY SMOKE DAMAGE...

Aug 23, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 50,000 mi

DT: FORD 2002 ESCAPE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS HAPPENED ON JULY 27, 2005. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO THE SCENE. THE FIRE WAS CONTAINED IN THE VEHICLE. THE WALLS IN THE GARAGE HAD HEAVY SMOKE DAMAGE...

Aug 17, 2005 Steering 59,680 mi

STEERING STARTED TO CLUNK AND BIND ON OCCASION. EFFORT WOULD GO UP BUT IT WOULD RESPOND WHEN TURNED. IT RAPIDLY GOT WORSE WHERE IT WOULD CLUNK AND BIND AND SKIP A SECTION WHILE TURNING. ONLY THREE DAYS FROM START TO SKIPPING WHILE TURNING. FINALLY IT WAS SKIPPING AND BINDING ON EVERY TURN. TOOK TO D...

Aug 17, 2005 Steering 59,680 mi

STEERING STARTED TO CLUNK AND BIND ON OCCASION. EFFORT WOULD GO UP BUT IT WOULD RESPOND WHEN TURNED. IT RAPIDLY GOT WORSE WHERE IT WOULD CLUNK AND BIND AND SKIP A SECTION WHILE TURNING. ONLY THREE DAYS FROM START TO SKIPPING WHILE TURNING. FINALLY IT WAS SKIPPING AND BINDING ON EVERY TURN. TOOK TO D...

Aug 15, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE UNLOCKING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR THE TAILGATE LOCKED. THE CONTACT HAD PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR LOCKS, AND THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. BUT THE TAILGATE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE SERVICE DEALER, BUT THEY WANTED TO CHARGE HIM FOR REPAIRS. ...

Aug 15, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE UNLOCKING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR THE TAILGATE LOCKED. THE CONTACT HAD PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR LOCKS, AND THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. BUT THE TAILGATE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE SERVICE DEALER, BUT THEY WANTED TO CHARGE HIM FOR REPAIRS. ...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,285 mi

DT: VEHICLE LOST POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, THOUGHT IT WAS FUEL INJECTORS. PUT FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER AND BETTER GAS BUT A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER. THE MECHANIC SAID THE THE IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR WAS*AK BAD. THE MECHANIC DID REPLACE IT AND HAVE THE PART. THE VEHICLE STARTED DOING THIS AROUND JUNE...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,285 mi

DT: VEHICLE LOST POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, THOUGHT IT WAS FUEL INJECTORS. PUT FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER AND BETTER GAS BUT A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER. THE MECHANIC SAID THE THE IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR WAS*AK BAD. THE MECHANIC DID REPLACE IT AND HAVE THE PART. THE VEHICLE STARTED DOING THIS AROUND JUNE...

Jul 20, 2005 Power Train 30,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. I PURCHASED THE VEHCILE USED IN MARCH OF 2005 WITH 23K MILES. IT NOW HAS 30K. PLEASE NOTE IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER I FEEL THE VEHCILE IS RIDDLED WITH PROBLEMS TO DATE: THE CD4E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT ...

Jul 20, 2005 Electrical System 30,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. I PURCHASED THE VEHCILE USED IN MARCH OF 2005 WITH 23K MILES. IT NOW HAS 30K. PLEASE NOTE IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER I FEEL THE VEHCILE IS RIDDLED WITH PROBLEMS TO DATE: THE CD4E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT ...

Jul 20, 2005 Power Train 30,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. I PURCHASED THE VEHCILE USED IN MARCH OF 2005 WITH 23K MILES. IT NOW HAS 30K. PLEASE NOTE IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER I FEEL THE VEHCILE IS RIDDLED WITH PROBLEMS TO DATE: THE CD4E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT ...

Jul 20, 2005 Power Train 30,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. I PURCHASED THE VEHCILE USED IN MARCH OF 2005 WITH 23K MILES. IT NOW HAS 30K. PLEASE NOTE IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER I FEEL THE VEHCILE IS RIDDLED WITH PROBLEMS TO DATE: THE CD4E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT ...

Jul 20, 2005 Electrical System 30,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. I PURCHASED THE VEHCILE USED IN MARCH OF 2005 WITH 23K MILES. IT NOW HAS 30K. PLEASE NOTE IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER I FEEL THE VEHCILE IS RIDDLED WITH PROBLEMS TO DATE: THE CD4E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT ...

Jul 20, 2005 Power Train 30,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS HAD TOO MANY PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. I PURCHASED THE VEHCILE USED IN MARCH OF 2005 WITH 23K MILES. IT NOW HAS 30K. PLEASE NOTE IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER I FEEL THE VEHCILE IS RIDDLED WITH PROBLEMS TO DATE: THE CD4E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT ...

Jul 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 53,002 mi

7/5/2005. I WAS IN BALTIMORE, MD IN MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE. TRAFIC WAS MODERATELY HEAVY. I STARTED TO CHANGE LANES AND NOTICED A CAR IN THE LANE SO I PULLED BACK INTO MY LANE AT WHICH POINT, THE THROTTLE ON MY VEHICLE STUCK OPEN. THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND ATTEMPTS TO BRAKE WERE USELESS. I THREW THE MOV...

Jul 13, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 53,002 mi

7/5/2005. I WAS IN BALTIMORE, MD IN MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE. TRAFIC WAS MODERATELY HEAVY. I STARTED TO CHANGE LANES AND NOTICED A CAR IN THE LANE SO I PULLED BACK INTO MY LANE AT WHICH POINT, THE THROTTLE ON MY VEHICLE STUCK OPEN. THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND ATTEMPTS TO BRAKE WERE USELESS. I THREW THE MOV...

Jul 11, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. HE STATES THAT THE DEALERSHIP WAS REFUSING TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR. HE HAS CONTACT THE FORD MANUFACTURER AND THEY TOLD HIM HE WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THIS MATTER UP WITH THE DEALERSHIP. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER IS 04V165000. THE RECALL WAS BECAUSE THE CAR WOU...

Jul 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 660,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH 66,000 MILES ON IT. COMING HOME FROM A WEEKEND TRIP THE CLUTCH STUCK AND WOULD HAVE TO BE PULLED UP WITH YOUR FOOT WHEN HAVING TO SLOW DOWN IN TRAFFIC. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND CALL FOR ASSISTANCE AND TOWING TO A GARAGE WHERE WE WERE T...

Jul 11, 2005 Equipment 660,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH 66,000 MILES ON IT. COMING HOME FROM A WEEKEND TRIP THE CLUTCH STUCK AND WOULD HAVE TO BE PULLED UP WITH YOUR FOOT WHEN HAVING TO SLOW DOWN IN TRAFFIC. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND CALL FOR ASSISTANCE AND TOWING TO A GARAGE WHERE WE WERE T...

Jul 11, 2005 Power Train

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. HE STATES THAT THE DEALERSHIP WAS REFUSING TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR. HE HAS CONTACT THE FORD MANUFACTURER AND THEY TOLD HIM HE WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THIS MATTER UP WITH THE DEALERSHIP. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER IS 04V165000. THE RECALL WAS BECAUSE THE CAR WOU...

Jul 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 660,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH 66,000 MILES ON IT. COMING HOME FROM A WEEKEND TRIP THE CLUTCH STUCK AND WOULD HAVE TO BE PULLED UP WITH YOUR FOOT WHEN HAVING TO SLOW DOWN IN TRAFFIC. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND CALL FOR ASSISTANCE AND TOWING TO A GARAGE WHERE WE WERE T...

Jul 11, 2005 Equipment 660,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE, MANUAL TRANSMISSION WITH 66,000 MILES ON IT. COMING HOME FROM A WEEKEND TRIP THE CLUTCH STUCK AND WOULD HAVE TO BE PULLED UP WITH YOUR FOOT WHEN HAVING TO SLOW DOWN IN TRAFFIC. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND CALL FOR ASSISTANCE AND TOWING TO A GARAGE WHERE WE WERE T...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System Fire 26,470 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MPH IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN DRIVER HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVER PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY DUE TO SMOKE COMING INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER GOT OUT AND WATCHED THE VEHICLE BURN WITHIN 7 MINUTES. *AK THE WHITE ...

Jun 20, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS, ON THE FREEWAY, AND AT MANY INOPPORTUNE TIMES!!!!! I HAVE BEEN QUITE SCARED TO DRIVE MY SUV ANY MORE. IT STARTS TO CHUG LIKE IT IS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND THE SUV WILL I...

Jun 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS, ON THE FREEWAY, AND AT MANY INOPPORTUNE TIMES!!!!! I HAVE BEEN QUITE SCARED TO DRIVE MY SUV ANY MORE. IT STARTS TO CHUG LIKE IT IS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND THE SUV WILL I...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System 60,000 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS, ON THE FREEWAY, AND AT MANY INOPPORTUNE TIMES!!!!! I HAVE BEEN QUITE SCARED TO DRIVE MY SUV ANY MORE. IT STARTS TO CHUG LIKE IT IS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND THE SUV WILL I...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System Fire 26,470 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MPH IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN DRIVER HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVER PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY DUE TO SMOKE COMING INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER GOT OUT AND WATCHED THE VEHICLE BURN WITHIN 7 MINUTES. *AK THE WHITE ...

Jun 20, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 60,000 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS, ON THE FREEWAY, AND AT MANY INOPPORTUNE TIMES!!!!! I HAVE BEEN QUITE SCARED TO DRIVE MY SUV ANY MORE. IT STARTS TO CHUG LIKE IT IS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND THE SUV WILL I...

Jun 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS, ON THE FREEWAY, AND AT MANY INOPPORTUNE TIMES!!!!! I HAVE BEEN QUITE SCARED TO DRIVE MY SUV ANY MORE. IT STARTS TO CHUG LIKE IT IS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND THE SUV WILL I...

Jun 20, 2005 Electrical System 60,000 mi

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS, ON THE FREEWAY, AND AT MANY INOPPORTUNE TIMES!!!!! I HAVE BEEN QUITE SCARED TO DRIVE MY SUV ANY MORE. IT STARTS TO CHUG LIKE IT IS NOT GETTING ANY FUEL, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND THE SUV WILL I...

Jun 13, 2005 Power Train 61,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT ROUGHLY 35 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE TACHOMETER SUDDENLY SURGED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE SPEED. THE TRANSMISSION HAD OBVIOUSLY FAILED TO ENGAGE. PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO 2ND GEAR ALLOWED THE TRANSMISSION TO RE-ENGAGE AND THE VEHCILE BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD. AN...

Jun 13, 2005 Power Train 61,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT ROUGHLY 35 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE TACHOMETER SUDDENLY SURGED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE SPEED. THE TRANSMISSION HAD OBVIOUSLY FAILED TO ENGAGE. PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO 2ND GEAR ALLOWED THE TRANSMISSION TO RE-ENGAGE AND THE VEHCILE BEGAN TO SURGE FORWARD. AN...

Jun 1, 2005 Power Train 49,000 mi

INTERMITTEN ENGINE IDLE/STALLING DURING ENGINE START AND DRIVING CONDITIONS EVEN AFTER PCM RECALL WORK. DEALERSHIP TEST DROVE AND BROKE DOWN ON SIDE OF ROAD, VERDICT IS SAID TO BE TRANSMISSION RELATED. VEHICLE HAS 48,000 MILES.

Jun 1, 2005 Power Train 87,000 mi

JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE EXPIRED, I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION, SPECIFICALLY, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN REVERSE WITHOUT REVVING THE ENGINE AND HAVING THE GEARS JUMP INTO PLACE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH BACKWARDS. WHEN I CONTACTED MY LOCAL...

Jun 1, 2005 Power Train 49,000 mi

INTERMITTEN ENGINE IDLE/STALLING DURING ENGINE START AND DRIVING CONDITIONS EVEN AFTER PCM RECALL WORK. DEALERSHIP TEST DROVE AND BROKE DOWN ON SIDE OF ROAD, VERDICT IS SAID TO BE TRANSMISSION RELATED. VEHICLE HAS 48,000 MILES.

Jun 1, 2005 Power Train 87,000 mi

JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE EXPIRED, I STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION, SPECIFICALLY, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN REVERSE WITHOUT REVVING THE ENGINE AND HAVING THE GEARS JUMP INTO PLACE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LURCH BACKWARDS. WHEN I CONTACTED MY LOCAL...

May 27, 2005 Electrical System Fire 46,000 mi

AFTER A SHORT ERRAND, VEHICLE WAS PARKED. MINUTES LATER, FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD, APPARENTLY FROM A WIRING HARNESS. MOTOR AREA APPEARS TO BE A COMPLETE LOSS. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT HE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ABS CONTROL MODULATOR. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED THAT FORD WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR...

May 27, 2005 Electrical System Fire 46,000 mi

AFTER A SHORT ERRAND, VEHICLE WAS PARKED. MINUTES LATER, FIRE ERUPTED UNDER THE HOOD, APPARENTLY FROM A WIRING HARNESS. MOTOR AREA APPEARS TO BE A COMPLETE LOSS. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT HE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ABS CONTROL MODULATOR. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED THAT FORD WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR...

May 25, 2005 Tires Crash 41,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF ABOUT 62 MPH, IT WAS DRY AND CLEAR, THE CAR IN FRONT SLOWED DOWN ,AND AS CONSUMER WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES THE SIDE WALL OF TIRE BLEW OUT. THERE WAS CRASH, NO ROLL OVER. THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED, BUT THE INSURANCE WAS GOING TOO. TOOK PICTURES, AND GOT AL...

May 25, 2005 Tires Crash 41,000 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED OF ABOUT 62 MPH, IT WAS DRY AND CLEAR, THE CAR IN FRONT SLOWED DOWN ,AND AS CONSUMER WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES THE SIDE WALL OF TIRE BLEW OUT. THERE WAS CRASH, NO ROLL OVER. THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED, BUT THE INSURANCE WAS GOING TOO. TOOK PICTURES, AND GOT AL...

May 20, 2005 Seat Belts 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT WITH APPOXAMATELY 48000 MILES ON IT. I FEEL THAT I NEED TO BRING TO SOMEONES ATTENTION WHAT I HAVE LEARN AT MY LOCAL FORD AUTHORIZED SEVICE FACILITY (PUTNAM LINCOLN-MERCURY) ABOUT THE PRETENSIONERS. I MUST NOTE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY HIT IN THE REAR BUMPER CAUSIN...

May 20, 2005 Seat Belts 48,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT WITH APPOXAMATELY 48000 MILES ON IT. I FEEL THAT I NEED TO BRING TO SOMEONES ATTENTION WHAT I HAVE LEARN AT MY LOCAL FORD AUTHORIZED SEVICE FACILITY (PUTNAM LINCOLN-MERCURY) ABOUT THE PRETENSIONERS. I MUST NOTE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD RECENTLY HIT IN THE REAR BUMPER CAUSIN...

May 12, 2005 Air Bags 57,786 mi

2002 FROD ESCAPE SEAT BELT TENSIONER FAILURE CAUSES FAILURE OF THE AIR BAG SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM. SEAT BELT TENSIONERS (BOTH AT ONCE!) FAILED, PART NUMBERS 1L8Z78610E22AAA AND 1L8Z78610E23AAA.

May 12, 2005 Electrical System 38,000 mi

IN WATCHING THE NEWS ABOUT FORD SUV'S CATCHING ON FIRE, ONE OF THE WARNING SIGNS WAS A BRAKE LIGHT GOING OUT OR THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ON THE DASH. I HAVE A 2002 ESCAPE, AND RECENTLY HAVE REPLACED TWO BRAKE LIGHTS GOING OUT. I ONLY HAVE 40000 MILES, YET I DID NOT SEE A RECALL ON THIS CAR CONCERNIN...

May 12, 2005 Air Bags 57,786 mi

2002 FROD ESCAPE SEAT BELT TENSIONER FAILURE CAUSES FAILURE OF THE AIR BAG SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM. SEAT BELT TENSIONERS (BOTH AT ONCE!) FAILED, PART NUMBERS 1L8Z78610E22AAA AND 1L8Z78610E23AAA.

May 12, 2005 Electrical System 38,000 mi

IN WATCHING THE NEWS ABOUT FORD SUV'S CATCHING ON FIRE, ONE OF THE WARNING SIGNS WAS A BRAKE LIGHT GOING OUT OR THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ON THE DASH. I HAVE A 2002 ESCAPE, AND RECENTLY HAVE REPLACED TWO BRAKE LIGHTS GOING OUT. I ONLY HAVE 40000 MILES, YET I DID NOT SEE A RECALL ON THIS CAR CONCERNIN...

May 9, 2005 Seats 43,500 mi

SINCE TAKING POSESSION OF A NEW 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLS IN SEPTEMBER 2001, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE CUSHIONING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVERS SEAT WAS NOT AS DENSE AS THE CUSHIONING ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. THE LEFT PORTION OF THIS SEAT HAS REMAINED COMPRESSED THROUGH NORMAL DAILY USE, AND WILL NOT SPRIN...

May 9, 2005 Seats 43,500 mi

SINCE TAKING POSESSION OF A NEW 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLS IN SEPTEMBER 2001, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE CUSHIONING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVERS SEAT WAS NOT AS DENSE AS THE CUSHIONING ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. THE LEFT PORTION OF THIS SEAT HAS REMAINED COMPRESSED THROUGH NORMAL DAILY USE, AND WILL NOT SPRIN...

Apr 29, 2005 Power Train 56,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE. VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE WHEN REVERSE IS SELECTED INTERMITTENTLY. REVERSE IS SELECTED AND IF LEFT IN THE SELECTION, IT WILL TAKE 3-5 MINUTES TO ENGAGE. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T ENGAGE AT ALL, AND IF YOU CAN PULL FORWARD ,THEN IT MIGHT GO INTO REVERSE. THIS OCCURS SEVERAL TIMES ...

Apr 29, 2005 Power Train 56,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE. VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE WHEN REVERSE IS SELECTED INTERMITTENTLY. REVERSE IS SELECTED AND IF LEFT IN THE SELECTION, IT WILL TAKE 3-5 MINUTES TO ENGAGE. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T ENGAGE AT ALL, AND IF YOU CAN PULL FORWARD ,THEN IT MIGHT GO INTO REVERSE. THIS OCCURS SEVERAL TIMES ...

Apr 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY NAME IS [XXX], I PURCHASED A FORD ESCAPE SUV ON AUGUST 22, 2002 FROM DAY FORD IN PITTSBURGH, PA ON AUGUST 22, 2002. I HAVE BEEN HAVE MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE SINCE I PURCHASED IT. PRIOR TO MOVING TO FLORIDA IN JUNE, I HAD THE CAR SERVICED AGAIN AND WAS TOLD I NEED NEW ROTORS, BRAKES AND ...

Apr 25, 2005 Power Train Fire

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE. FLAMES CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE THEN THE VEHICLE DID FINALLY SHUT OFF AND IT WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP. IT CONTINUED TO BURN, TIRES EXPLODED, ETC. IN THE END MOST OF THE ENGINE WAS ON THE GROUND. THE TRANSMISSI...

Apr 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY NAME IS [XXX], I PURCHASED A FORD ESCAPE SUV ON AUGUST 22, 2002 FROM DAY FORD IN PITTSBURGH, PA ON AUGUST 22, 2002. I HAVE BEEN HAVE MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE SINCE I PURCHASED IT. PRIOR TO MOVING TO FLORIDA IN JUNE, I HAD THE CAR SERVICED AGAIN AND WAS TOLD I NEED NEW ROTORS, BRAKES AND ...

Apr 25, 2005 Power Train Fire

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE. FLAMES CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE THEN THE VEHICLE DID FINALLY SHUT OFF AND IT WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP. IT CONTINUED TO BURN, TIRES EXPLODED, ETC. IN THE END MOST OF THE ENGINE WAS ON THE GROUND. THE TRANSMISSI...

Apr 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

"RECALL CAMPAIGN" - RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED FOR 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN REFERENCE TO THE ACCELERATOR CABLE.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE JAN. 2005. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEAL IN MARCH TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT WAS TOO LATE TO GET THE REPAIR. T...

Apr 19, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

"RECALL CAMPAIGN" - RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED FOR 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN REFERENCE TO THE ACCELERATOR CABLE.*MR THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE JAN. 2005. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEAL IN MARCH TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT WAS TOO LATE TO GET THE REPAIR. T...

Apr 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 69,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATOR EVEN AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED.*MR RECALL CAMPAIGN, PERFORMED ON 02/07/05 AND STILL HAVING PROBLEM. THE ACCELERATOR STUCK WIDE OPEN WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. ON 03/22/05 THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AGAIN. *BF *NM

Apr 18, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 69,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATOR EVEN AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED.*MR RECALL CAMPAIGN, PERFORMED ON 02/07/05 AND STILL HAVING PROBLEM. THE ACCELERATOR STUCK WIDE OPEN WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. ON 03/22/05 THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AGAIN. *BF *NM

Apr 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 66,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (FORD RECALL # 04S25) ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ACCELERATOR STICKING. I HAD THE RECALL ORDER WORKED ON AT LOW COUNTRY FORD IN SUMMERVILLE, SC ON 2/7/05. ON 2/18/05 THE ACCELERATOR STUCK WIDE OPEN. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL A...

Apr 7, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 66,000 mi

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (FORD RECALL # 04S25) ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ACCELERATOR STICKING. I HAD THE RECALL ORDER WORKED ON AT LOW COUNTRY FORD IN SUMMERVILLE, SC ON 2/7/05. ON 2/18/05 THE ACCELERATOR STUCK WIDE OPEN. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL A...

Apr 4, 2005 Electrical System 28,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHTS CONTINUOSLY FLASH. WAS TOLD BY FORD SERVICE DEPT AT DEALER THAT THIS COULD POSSIBLY MEAN THAT THE SEATBELTS AND AIRBAGS WILL NOT WORK. COST TO FIX IS $609

Apr 4, 2005 Electrical System 28,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHTS CONTINUOSLY FLASH. WAS TOLD BY FORD SERVICE DEPT AT DEALER THAT THIS COULD POSSIBLY MEAN THAT THE SEATBELTS AND AIRBAGS WILL NOT WORK. COST TO FIX IS $609

Apr 1, 2005 Steering

MY STEERING HAS A VERY ANNOYING WHINNING NOISE AND I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO BE LOOKED AT 2 TIMES AND THEY CANNOT FIX IT.*AK

Apr 1, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 37,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. SPOKE WITH FORD NUMEROUS TIMES, THEY WILL NOT PAY THE $400 TO BE FIXED. I AM ONLY 1,000 MILES OVER WARRANTY.*AK

Apr 1, 2005 Steering

MY STEERING HAS A VERY ANNOYING WHINNING NOISE AND I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO BE LOOKED AT 2 TIMES AND THEY CANNOT FIX IT.*AK

Apr 1, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 37,000 mi

REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. SPOKE WITH FORD NUMEROUS TIMES, THEY WILL NOT PAY THE $400 TO BE FIXED. I AM ONLY 1,000 MILES OVER WARRANTY.*AK

Mar 28, 2005 Steering

MY CASE IS EXACTLY SIMILAR TO CUSTOMER COMPLAINT ODI # 10100963 AS WELL AS THE RECALL OF THE 2001 ESCAPES (RECALL #00V223001). MY STEERING COLUMN STARTED TO LOOSEN SHORTLY AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE DEALER (NEW BRIGHTON FORD) FIXED IT ONCE SAYING THAT IT WAS POSSIBLY A DEFECT IN THE COLUM...

Mar 28, 2005 Steering

MY CASE IS EXACTLY SIMILAR TO CUSTOMER COMPLAINT ODI # 10100963 AS WELL AS THE RECALL OF THE 2001 ESCAPES (RECALL #00V223001). MY STEERING COLUMN STARTED TO LOOSEN SHORTLY AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE DEALER (NEW BRIGHTON FORD) FIXED IT ONCE SAYING THAT IT WAS POSSIBLY A DEFECT IN THE COLUM...

Mar 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY INTO A CEMENT WALL WHILE THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *NM *NM

Mar 15, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY INTO A CEMENT WALL WHILE THE DRIVER'S FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *NM *NM

Mar 11, 2005 Power Train 38,000 mi

(OCT. 2003)TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AROUND 21,850 MI. UNDER WARRANTY AND REPLACED BY DEALER. (MAR 2005) TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AROUND 38,000 MI. REPLACED BY DEALER AT A DISCOUNT TO ME.*AK FORD ONLY GUARANTEES TORQUE CONVERTER FOR 12 MO. OR 12,0...

Mar 11, 2005 Power Train 38,000 mi

(OCT. 2003)TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AROUND 21,850 MI. UNDER WARRANTY AND REPLACED BY DEALER. (MAR 2005) TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AROUND 38,000 MI. REPLACED BY DEALER AT A DISCOUNT TO ME.*AK FORD ONLY GUARANTEES TORQUE CONVERTER FOR 12 MO. OR 12,0...

Mar 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE LIGHT IN THE CONSUMER'S 2002 FORD ESCAPE ILLUMINATED. *NM THE ERROR CODE READ P0401. FORD RELEASED AT LEAST FOUR TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS COVERING THIS ISSUE. THE MAIN PROBLEM WAS WITH THE EGR/DPFE PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS INSTALLED, THE VEHICLE RAN FINE. ...

Mar 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE LIGHT IN THE CONSUMER'S 2002 FORD ESCAPE ILLUMINATED. *NM THE ERROR CODE READ P0401. FORD RELEASED AT LEAST FOUR TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS COVERING THIS ISSUE. THE MAIN PROBLEM WAS WITH THE EGR/DPFE PRESSURE SENSOR. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS INSTALLED, THE VEHICLE RAN FINE. ...

Mar 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 32,000 mi

AS I WAS PUTTING UP TO A RED LIGHT, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND MY AUTOMOBLIE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. IT SPED UP RESULTING IN ME CRASHING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN AT ALL IT SPED UP TO AT LEAST 20 TO 30 MPH. I HAD RECIEVED A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT T...

Mar 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 32,000 mi

AS I WAS PUTTING UP TO A RED LIGHT, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND MY AUTOMOBLIE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. IT SPED UP RESULTING IN ME CRASHING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN AT ALL IT SPED UP TO AT LEAST 20 TO 30 MPH. I HAD RECIEVED A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT T...

Mar 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 32,000 mi

AS I WAS PUTTING UP TO A RED LIGHT, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND MY AUTOMOBLIE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. IT SPED UP RESULTING IN ME CRASHING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN AT ALL IT SPED UP TO AT LEAST 20 TO 30 MPH. I HAD RECIEVED A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT T...

Mar 4, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 32,000 mi

AS I WAS PUTTING UP TO A RED LIGHT, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND MY AUTOMOBLIE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. IT SPED UP RESULTING IN ME CRASHING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN AT ALL IT SPED UP TO AT LEAST 20 TO 30 MPH. I HAD RECIEVED A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT T...

Mar 1, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,100 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 45,000 MILES AND WAS REPLACED. *JB

Mar 1, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,100 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 45,000 MILES AND WAS REPLACED. *JB

Feb 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,500 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 36,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD THE FRONT BRAKES SURVIVED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON THIS CAR AND FOUND THAT ROTORS CANNOT BE TURNED EVEN ONE TIME ON THESE CARS WITHOUT BRINGING IT BELOW SPECS. I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH ROTORS AT A COST OF $199.00. I COMPLAINED TO FORD ABOUT THIS AND WAS TOLD...

Feb 27, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 37,000 mi

TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR DOOR LATCHES AND/OR ELECTRIC LOCKS HAVE FAILED SUCH THAT THE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. FIRST THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FAILED AND WAS REPAIRED AT A COST OF $400.00 NOW THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS. THIS COULD BE ...

Feb 27, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 36,500 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 36,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD THE FRONT BRAKES SURVIVED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON THIS CAR AND FOUND THAT ROTORS CANNOT BE TURNED EVEN ONE TIME ON THESE CARS WITHOUT BRINGING IT BELOW SPECS. I HAD TO REPLACE BOTH ROTORS AT A COST OF $199.00. I COMPLAINED TO FORD ABOUT THIS AND WAS TOLD...

Feb 27, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 37,000 mi

TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR DOOR LATCHES AND/OR ELECTRIC LOCKS HAVE FAILED SUCH THAT THE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. FIRST THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FAILED AND WAS REPAIRED AT A COST OF $400.00 NOW THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS. THIS COULD BE ...

Feb 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED 3 TIMES FOR SAFETY DEFECTS. AT 25000 MILES I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ROTORS. IT IS TOO EARLY FOR THIS TO BE OCCURRING AND HAVE FOUND INFORMATION THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMPLAINT THAT HAS BEEN FREQUENT ON THIS CAR MAKE. THEY REPLACED THE ECCELLERATOR CABLE AND...

Feb 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED 3 TIMES FOR SAFETY DEFECTS. AT 25000 MILES I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ROTORS. IT IS TOO EARLY FOR THIS TO BE OCCURRING AND HAVE FOUND INFORMATION THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMPLAINT THAT HAS BEEN FREQUENT ON THIS CAR MAKE. THEY REPLACED THE ECCELLERATOR CABLE AND...

Feb 5, 2005 Air Bags 41,273 mi

AIRBAG/RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LAMP IS ON. INITIALLY, IT FLASHED FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS, THEN REMAINED ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO FORD DEALER FOR THIS CONDITION ON FOUR PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. PREVIOUSLY DIAGNOSED TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND REPORTEDLY REPAIRED, BUT THE PRO...

Feb 5, 2005 Seat Belts 41,273 mi

AIRBAG/RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LAMP IS ON. INITIALLY, IT FLASHED FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS, THEN REMAINED ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO FORD DEALER FOR THIS CONDITION ON FOUR PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. PREVIOUSLY DIAGNOSED TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND REPORTEDLY REPAIRED, BUT THE PRO...

Feb 5, 2005 Air Bags 41,273 mi

AIRBAG/RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LAMP IS ON. INITIALLY, IT FLASHED FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS, THEN REMAINED ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO FORD DEALER FOR THIS CONDITION ON FOUR PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. PREVIOUSLY DIAGNOSED TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND REPORTEDLY REPAIRED, BUT THE PRO...

Feb 5, 2005 Seat Belts 41,273 mi

AIRBAG/RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LAMP IS ON. INITIALLY, IT FLASHED FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS, THEN REMAINED ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO FORD DEALER FOR THIS CONDITION ON FOUR PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. PREVIOUSLY DIAGNOSED TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND REPORTEDLY REPAIRED, BUT THE PRO...

Jan 26, 2005 Suspension 27,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD A SOUND WHEN BEING DRIVEN. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO SEE WHERE THE SOUND WAS COMING FROM. DEALER DISCOVERED THAT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, BRAKES, AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD A SOUND WHEN BEING DRIVEN. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO SEE WHERE THE SOUND WAS COMING FROM. DEALER DISCOVERED THAT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, BRAKES, AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 26, 2005 Suspension 27,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD A SOUND WHEN BEING DRIVEN. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO SEE WHERE THE SOUND WAS COMING FROM. DEALER DISCOVERED THAT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, BRAKES, AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD A SOUND WHEN BEING DRIVEN. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO SEE WHERE THE SOUND WAS COMING FROM. DEALER DISCOVERED THAT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, BRAKES, AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jan 25, 2005 Visibility 35,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID WOULD FREEZE UP IN THE HOSES. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO CLEAN THE DIRT AND DEBRIS OFF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *JB

Jan 25, 2005 Visibility 35,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID WOULD FREEZE UP IN THE HOSES. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO CLEAN THE DIRT AND DEBRIS OFF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *JB

Jan 13, 2005 Power Train

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO OFFERED LITTLE TO THE SOLUTION. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Jan 13, 2005 Power Train

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. OWNER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO OFFERED LITTLE TO THE SOLUTION. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Jan 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TWO PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE ON TWO SEPARATED OCCASIONS. FIRST, VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTARTED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. SECONDLY, WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE....

Jan 5, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TWO PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE ON TWO SEPARATED OCCASIONS. FIRST, VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTARTED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. SECONDLY, WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE....

Jan 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TWO PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE ON TWO SEPARATED OCCASIONS. FIRST, VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTARTED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. SECONDLY, WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE....

Jan 5, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED TWO PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE ON TWO SEPARATED OCCASIONS. FIRST, VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTARTED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. SECONDLY, WHILE TRAVELING VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE....

Dec 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,790 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 9,000 MILES HAS A TENDENCY TO STALL WHILE COASTING AT AN EXTREMELY LOW SPEED. HITTING A SLIGHT SPEED BUMP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MOST OF THE OCCURRENCES. MY VEHICLE HAS STALLED AT LEAST 12 TIMES DURING THE LAST 4 WEEKS. THE PROBLEM MAY BE RELATED TO AN INFREQUENT TENDENCY OF ...

Dec 27, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

I-4 ENGINE (38K MI)- THROTTLE STICKS IN CLOSED POSITION. THROTTLE CABLE IS OKAY, BUT THROTTLE PLATE WILL STICK IN THROTTLE BORE IN AN UNPREDICTABLE MANNER, RESULTING IN INCONSISTENT PEDAL EFFORTS / PERFORMANCE. SPORADIC THROTTLE PERFORMANCE RESULTS IN OCCASIONAL SUDDEN ACCELERATION DURING LOW SP...

Dec 27, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,790 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 9,000 MILES HAS A TENDENCY TO STALL WHILE COASTING AT AN EXTREMELY LOW SPEED. HITTING A SLIGHT SPEED BUMP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MOST OF THE OCCURRENCES. MY VEHICLE HAS STALLED AT LEAST 12 TIMES DURING THE LAST 4 WEEKS. THE PROBLEM MAY BE RELATED TO AN INFREQUENT TENDENCY OF ...

Dec 27, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

I-4 ENGINE (38K MI)- THROTTLE STICKS IN CLOSED POSITION. THROTTLE CABLE IS OKAY, BUT THROTTLE PLATE WILL STICK IN THROTTLE BORE IN AN UNPREDICTABLE MANNER, RESULTING IN INCONSISTENT PEDAL EFFORTS / PERFORMANCE. SPORADIC THROTTLE PERFORMANCE RESULTS IN OCCASIONAL SUDDEN ACCELERATION DURING LOW SP...

Dec 8, 2004 Power Train 60,000 mi

3 YEARS OLD, 60,000 MILES - TRANSMISSION HAS COMPLETELY BLOWN. ITS IN THE SHOP CURRENTLY. THE OIL PAN IS LEAKING. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING IS LEAKING FLUID. *JB

Dec 8, 2004 Steering 60,000 mi

3 YEARS OLD, 60,000 MILES - TRANSMISSION HAS COMPLETELY BLOWN. ITS IN THE SHOP CURRENTLY. THE OIL PAN IS LEAKING. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING IS LEAKING FLUID. *JB

Dec 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

3 YEARS OLD, 60,000 MILES - TRANSMISSION HAS COMPLETELY BLOWN. ITS IN THE SHOP CURRENTLY. THE OIL PAN IS LEAKING. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING IS LEAKING FLUID. *JB

Dec 8, 2004 Power Train 60,000 mi

3 YEARS OLD, 60,000 MILES - TRANSMISSION HAS COMPLETELY BLOWN. ITS IN THE SHOP CURRENTLY. THE OIL PAN IS LEAKING. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING IS LEAKING FLUID. *JB

Dec 8, 2004 Steering 60,000 mi

3 YEARS OLD, 60,000 MILES - TRANSMISSION HAS COMPLETELY BLOWN. ITS IN THE SHOP CURRENTLY. THE OIL PAN IS LEAKING. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING IS LEAKING FLUID. *JB

Dec 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

3 YEARS OLD, 60,000 MILES - TRANSMISSION HAS COMPLETELY BLOWN. ITS IN THE SHOP CURRENTLY. THE OIL PAN IS LEAKING. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING IS LEAKING FLUID. *JB

Dec 3, 2004 Electronic Stability Control

FRONT END TROUBLES WITH FORD ESCAPE 02 XLT. CONSTANT NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT. DEALER CHANGED STABILITY BAR, ENGINE MOUNTS AND NOW NEED TO CHANGE TIE RODS AND FIX STEERING WHEEL NOISE BUT THERE IS NO FIX AS OF YET PER THE DEALERSHIP. CAR IS ONLY DRIVEN ON SUBURBAN ROADS AND NEVER BEEN OFF RO...

Dec 3, 2004 Steering

FRONT END TROUBLES WITH FORD ESCAPE 02 XLT. CONSTANT NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT. DEALER CHANGED STABILITY BAR, ENGINE MOUNTS AND NOW NEED TO CHANGE TIE RODS AND FIX STEERING WHEEL NOISE BUT THERE IS NO FIX AS OF YET PER THE DEALERSHIP. CAR IS ONLY DRIVEN ON SUBURBAN ROADS AND NEVER BEEN OFF RO...

Dec 3, 2004 Electronic Stability Control

FRONT END TROUBLES WITH FORD ESCAPE 02 XLT. CONSTANT NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT. DEALER CHANGED STABILITY BAR, ENGINE MOUNTS AND NOW NEED TO CHANGE TIE RODS AND FIX STEERING WHEEL NOISE BUT THERE IS NO FIX AS OF YET PER THE DEALERSHIP. CAR IS ONLY DRIVEN ON SUBURBAN ROADS AND NEVER BEEN OFF RO...

Dec 3, 2004 Steering

FRONT END TROUBLES WITH FORD ESCAPE 02 XLT. CONSTANT NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT. DEALER CHANGED STABILITY BAR, ENGINE MOUNTS AND NOW NEED TO CHANGE TIE RODS AND FIX STEERING WHEEL NOISE BUT THERE IS NO FIX AS OF YET PER THE DEALERSHIP. CAR IS ONLY DRIVEN ON SUBURBAN ROADS AND NEVER BEEN OFF RO...

Dec 2, 2004 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH ONLY 37000 MILES RECENTLY BECAME LOOSE WHILE I WAS DRIVING.THE VEHICLE'S 36000 MILE WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP (COWLES PARKWAY FORD) TO GET AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIRS, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDS A NEW STEER...

Dec 2, 2004 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH ONLY 37000 MILES RECENTLY BECAME LOOSE WHILE I WAS DRIVING.THE VEHICLE'S 36000 MILE WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP (COWLES PARKWAY FORD) TO GET AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIRS, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDS A NEW STEER...

Nov 24, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. CONSUMER CANNOT MAKE A SMOOTH ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT, YOU HAVE TO DEPRESS THE PEDAL SO FAR UNTIL IT GIVES, THEN THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD, AND THE TIRES SPIN. TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE REPAIR. WAS TOLD THE THR...

Nov 24, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS. CONSUMER CANNOT MAKE A SMOOTH ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT, YOU HAVE TO DEPRESS THE PEDAL SO FAR UNTIL IT GIVES, THEN THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD, AND THE TIRES SPIN. TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE REPAIR. WAS TOLD THE THR...

Nov 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,675 mi

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 42,600 MILES. MY PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS A SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL AT FIRST, THEN PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, AND THEN YOU GET A PULSATING, GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT BRAKES AND ALSO IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. ROTORS ARE NEW; BRAKES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION, NO BRAKE FLUID LEAKS. ...

Nov 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,675 mi

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 42,600 MILES. MY PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS A SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL AT FIRST, THEN PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, AND THEN YOU GET A PULSATING, GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT BRAKES AND ALSO IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. ROTORS ARE NEW; BRAKES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION, NO BRAKE FLUID LEAKS. ...

Nov 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT 30,000 MILES. *JB

Nov 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT 30,000 MILES. *JB

Nov 10, 2004 Air Bags 41,000 mi

RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUALLY ON, POTENTIAL FAILURE OF AIRBAG SYSTEM WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH

Nov 10, 2004 Air Bags

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TA...

Nov 10, 2004 Air Bags 41,000 mi

RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUALLY ON, POTENTIAL FAILURE OF AIRBAG SYSTEM WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH

Nov 10, 2004 Air Bags

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TA...

Oct 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP WHILE PUMPING THE BRAKE THREE TIMES, AND DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 27, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP WHILE PUMPING THE BRAKE THREE TIMES, AND DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Oct 14, 2004 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SENSOR HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES. *JB

Oct 14, 2004 Air Bags

THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SENSOR HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES. *JB

Oct 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash 59,000 mi

DRIVING WESTBOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR, ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF ME RESULTING IN FRONT END DAMAGE TO MY CAR. SUSTAINED WHIPLASH, TREATED AT HOSPITAL AND RELEASED. CONTINUING CARE WITH PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY DIRECTLY ...

Oct 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash 59,000 mi

DRIVING WESTBOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES PER HOUR, ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF ME RESULTING IN FRONT END DAMAGE TO MY CAR. SUSTAINED WHIPLASH, TREATED AT HOSPITAL AND RELEASED. CONTINUING CARE WITH PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY DIRECTLY ...

Sep 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING UNDER 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL BE REAR ENDED.

Sep 29, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 71,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING UNDER 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL BE REAR ENDED.

Sep 28, 2004 Power Train 51,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 51000 MILES. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CD4E. OWNER'S MANUAL AND INFORMATION FROM FORD STATES THAT ONLY MERCON TRANSMISSION FLUID IS TO BE USED, AND THAT USE OF MERCON V TRANSMISSION FLUID WILL DAMAGE TRANSMISSION. HOWEVER, COVER ON TRANSMISSION DIP STICK SAYS "USE MERCON V." D...

Sep 28, 2004 Power Train 51,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 51000 MILES. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CD4E. OWNER'S MANUAL AND INFORMATION FROM FORD STATES THAT ONLY MERCON TRANSMISSION FLUID IS TO BE USED, AND THAT USE OF MERCON V TRANSMISSION FLUID WILL DAMAGE TRANSMISSION. HOWEVER, COVER ON TRANSMISSION DIP STICK SAYS "USE MERCON V." D...

Sep 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER DRIVING THE ESCAPE FOR A FEW HOURS...RUNNING ERRANDS AND WHAT NOT...WE PARK THE CAR FOR A SHORT TIME...THEN THE CAR WON'T START. IT WILL TURN OVER, BUT IF THE GAS ISN'T KEPT ON IT STALLS. HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO THE DEALER 4 TIMES NOW AND THEY CAN'T REPLICATE THE SITUATION. USUALLY AFTER LETT...

Sep 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

AFTER DRIVING THE ESCAPE FOR A FEW HOURS...RUNNING ERRANDS AND WHAT NOT...WE PARK THE CAR FOR A SHORT TIME...THEN THE CAR WON'T START. IT WILL TURN OVER, BUT IF THE GAS ISN'T KEPT ON IT STALLS. HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO THE DEALER 4 TIMES NOW AND THEY CAN'T REPLICATE THE SITUATION. USUALLY AFTER LETT...

Sep 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,354 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE REGULARLY AND OCCASIONALLY WHEN DRIVING AND PUT INTO DRIVE. UNTIL RECENTLY WAS ABLE TO RESTART ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. UPON LAST STALL WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. THIS IS STILL OCCURRING AFTER THE SAFETY RECALL 04S13, AND A FLIGHT RECOR...

Sep 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,354 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE REGULARLY AND OCCASIONALLY WHEN DRIVING AND PUT INTO DRIVE. UNTIL RECENTLY WAS ABLE TO RESTART ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. UPON LAST STALL WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. THIS IS STILL OCCURRING AFTER THE SAFETY RECALL 04S13, AND A FLIGHT RECOR...

Sep 21, 2004 Steering Crash 43,132 mi

STEERING COLUMN. HIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE STEERING COLUMN COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE DASH. I AM UNAWARE IF THIS CAUSED FURTHER INJURY TO THE OPERATOR. I AM A LICENSED AUTO DAMAGE APPRAISER AND THOUGHT THIS TO BE VERY UNUSUAL AND POTENTIALLY ...

Sep 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 43,132 mi

STEERING COLUMN. HIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE STEERING COLUMN COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE DASH. I AM UNAWARE IF THIS CAUSED FURTHER INJURY TO THE OPERATOR. I AM A LICENSED AUTO DAMAGE APPRAISER AND THOUGHT THIS TO BE VERY UNUSUAL AND POTENTIALLY ...

Sep 21, 2004 Steering Crash 43,132 mi

STEERING COLUMN. HIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE STEERING COLUMN COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE DASH. I AM UNAWARE IF THIS CAUSED FURTHER INJURY TO THE OPERATOR. I AM A LICENSED AUTO DAMAGE APPRAISER AND THOUGHT THIS TO BE VERY UNUSUAL AND POTENTIALLY ...

Sep 21, 2004 Air Bags Crash 43,132 mi

STEERING COLUMN. HIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE STEERING COLUMN COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE DASH. I AM UNAWARE IF THIS CAUSED FURTHER INJURY TO THE OPERATOR. I AM A LICENSED AUTO DAMAGE APPRAISER AND THOUGHT THIS TO BE VERY UNUSUAL AND POTENTIALLY ...

Sep 20, 2004 Power Train 51,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 51,000 MILES. DURING FREEWAY DRIVING, O/D LOCKOUT INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED FLASHING. TRANSMISSION BRIEFLY ACTED AS IF IT WAS SHIFTING BETWEEN NEUTRAL AND DRIVE, THEN IT FAILED COMPLETELY. TOWED TO FORD DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. FORD DEALER SAYS TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO ...

Sep 20, 2004 Power Train 51,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 51,000 MILES. DURING FREEWAY DRIVING, O/D LOCKOUT INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED FLASHING. TRANSMISSION BRIEFLY ACTED AS IF IT WAS SHIFTING BETWEEN NEUTRAL AND DRIVE, THEN IT FAILED COMPLETELY. TOWED TO FORD DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. FORD DEALER SAYS TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO ...

Sep 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WENT IN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN GARDEN GROVE, CA. I WAS GETTING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A COMPLETE BRAKE OVERHALL. I BALKED AT THE SUGGESTION OF THE FORD ASSOCIATE. I STATED "MY ESCAPE ONLY HAS 23,000 MILES ON IT AND YOUR TELLING ME IT NEEDS NEW ROTORS, PADS ON...

Sep 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WENT IN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN GARDEN GROVE, CA. I WAS GETTING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A COMPLETE BRAKE OVERHALL. I BALKED AT THE SUGGESTION OF THE FORD ASSOCIATE. I STATED "MY ESCAPE ONLY HAS 23,000 MILES ON IT AND YOUR TELLING ME IT NEEDS NEW ROTORS, PADS ON...

Sep 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WENT IN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN GARDEN GROVE, CA. I WAS GETTING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A COMPLETE BRAKE OVERHALL. I BALKED AT THE SUGGESTION OF THE FORD ASSOCIATE. I STATED "MY ESCAPE ONLY HAS 23,000 MILES ON IT AND YOUR TELLING ME IT NEEDS NEW ROTORS, PADS ON...

Sep 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WENT IN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN GARDEN GROVE, CA. I WAS GETTING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A COMPLETE BRAKE OVERHALL. I BALKED AT THE SUGGESTION OF THE FORD ASSOCIATE. I STATED "MY ESCAPE ONLY HAS 23,000 MILES ON IT AND YOUR TELLING ME IT NEEDS NEW ROTORS, PADS ON...

Sep 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WENT IN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN GARDEN GROVE, CA. I WAS GETTING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A COMPLETE BRAKE OVERHALL. I BALKED AT THE SUGGESTION OF THE FORD ASSOCIATE. I STATED "MY ESCAPE ONLY HAS 23,000 MILES ON IT AND YOUR TELLING ME IT NEEDS NEW ROTORS, PADS ON...

Sep 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WENT IN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN GARDEN GROVE, CA. I WAS GETTING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A COMPLETE BRAKE OVERHALL. I BALKED AT THE SUGGESTION OF THE FORD ASSOCIATE. I STATED "MY ESCAPE ONLY HAS 23,000 MILES ON IT AND YOUR TELLING ME IT NEEDS NEW ROTORS, PADS ON...

Sep 17, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 13,000 mi

WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER STATED THAT ENGINE ROARED. HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKES WITH GREAT PRESSURE AND IT STILL HAPPENED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 3 OCCASIONS, AND EACH TIME, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETECT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHO...

Sep 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMPLAINT REGARDING 2002 FORD ESCAPE.*MR THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE, SKIP AND CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED A PART WHICH THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED WAS THE LATEST FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. THE PART DID NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE CONTI...

Sep 17, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 13,000 mi

WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER STATED THAT ENGINE ROARED. HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKES WITH GREAT PRESSURE AND IT STILL HAPPENED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 3 OCCASIONS, AND EACH TIME, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETECT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, WHO...

Sep 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

COMPLAINT REGARDING 2002 FORD ESCAPE.*MR THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE, SKIP AND CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED A PART WHICH THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED WAS THE LATEST FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. THE PART DID NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE CONTI...

Sep 15, 2004 Equipment

WE DRIVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. IT IS DRIVEN BY BOTH MY HUSBAND (BILL) AND MYSELF. WHILE DRIVING WE STOPPED IN FRONT OF A RESTAURANT TO EAT. WE PULLED INTO PARKING PLACE, FOOT ON BRAKE TO STOP AND CAR SUDDENLY ACCELLERATED AND WE ALMOST WENT INTO THE RESTAURANT WINDOW. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO HOLD ...

Sep 15, 2004 Equipment

WE DRIVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. IT IS DRIVEN BY BOTH MY HUSBAND (BILL) AND MYSELF. WHILE DRIVING WE STOPPED IN FRONT OF A RESTAURANT TO EAT. WE PULLED INTO PARKING PLACE, FOOT ON BRAKE TO STOP AND CAR SUDDENLY ACCELLERATED AND WE ALMOST WENT INTO THE RESTAURANT WINDOW. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO HOLD ...

Sep 13, 2004 Power Train 33,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING TWICE. ONCE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND THE OTHER AT 10 MPH. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP (COWLES FORD, WOODBRIDGE, VA) SINCE MY FIRST MAINTENANCE CHECK ABOUT MY ESCAPE HESITATING/SKIPPING. DOES NOT SEEMS TO BE GETTING THE PROPER GAS. FIRST COU...

Sep 13, 2004 Power Train 33,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT HAS STALLED WITHOUT WARNING TWICE. ONCE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND THE OTHER AT 10 MPH. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP (COWLES FORD, WOODBRIDGE, VA) SINCE MY FIRST MAINTENANCE CHECK ABOUT MY ESCAPE HESITATING/SKIPPING. DOES NOT SEEMS TO BE GETTING THE PROPER GAS. FIRST COU...

Sep 12, 2004 Power Train 24,347 mi

DRIVERS SEAT MOVES FOWARD APPROX 1/2" ON ACCELERATION AND STOPPING. VEHICLE HAS NOISE POSSIBLE BEARING, TRANSMISSION, OR DRIVESHAFT LIKE A LOPE AS IF SOMETHING WAS OUT OF ROUND OR HAS A HIGH SPOT. IT IS NOT THE TIRES.*AK

Sep 12, 2004 Seats 24,347 mi

DRIVERS SEAT MOVES FOWARD APPROX 1/2" ON ACCELERATION AND STOPPING. VEHICLE HAS NOISE POSSIBLE BEARING, TRANSMISSION, OR DRIVESHAFT LIKE A LOPE AS IF SOMETHING WAS OUT OF ROUND OR HAS A HIGH SPOT. IT IS NOT THE TIRES.*AK

Sep 12, 2004 Power Train 24,347 mi

DRIVERS SEAT MOVES FOWARD APPROX 1/2" ON ACCELERATION AND STOPPING. VEHICLE HAS NOISE POSSIBLE BEARING, TRANSMISSION, OR DRIVESHAFT LIKE A LOPE AS IF SOMETHING WAS OUT OF ROUND OR HAS A HIGH SPOT. IT IS NOT THE TIRES.*AK

Sep 12, 2004 Seats 24,347 mi

DRIVERS SEAT MOVES FOWARD APPROX 1/2" ON ACCELERATION AND STOPPING. VEHICLE HAS NOISE POSSIBLE BEARING, TRANSMISSION, OR DRIVESHAFT LIKE A LOPE AS IF SOMETHING WAS OUT OF ROUND OR HAS A HIGH SPOT. IT IS NOT THE TIRES.*AK

Sep 8, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 46,000 mi

VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE POLICE GARAGE WAITING TO BE INVESTIGATED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND PULLED UP THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE TO RETRIEVE HER MAIL AND GOT BACK INTO THE VEHICLE. T...

Sep 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash 46,000 mi

VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE POLICE GARAGE WAITING TO BE INVESTIGATED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND PULLED UP THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE TO RETRIEVE HER MAIL AND GOT BACK INTO THE VEHICLE. T...

Sep 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Sep 8, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Sep 8, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 46,000 mi

VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE POLICE GARAGE WAITING TO BE INVESTIGATED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND PULLED UP THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE TO RETRIEVE HER MAIL AND GOT BACK INTO THE VEHICLE. T...

Sep 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash 46,000 mi

VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE POLICE GARAGE WAITING TO BE INVESTIGATED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND PULLED UP THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE TO RETRIEVE HER MAIL AND GOT BACK INTO THE VEHICLE. T...

Sep 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Sep 8, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Sep 5, 2004 Steering 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, NOTICED THAT STEERING WHEEL WAS GETTING HARDER AND HARDER TO TURN. AFTER PARKING VEHICLE, NOTICED THAT STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THIS IS THE 5TH REPAIR INCIDENT INVOLVING THIS VEHICLE WITH THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. FORD DEALER AND FORD REP. CLAIM THE...

Sep 5, 2004 Steering 45,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, NOTICED THAT STEERING WHEEL WAS GETTING HARDER AND HARDER TO TURN. AFTER PARKING VEHICLE, NOTICED THAT STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THIS IS THE 5TH REPAIR INCIDENT INVOLVING THIS VEHICLE WITH THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK. FORD DEALER AND FORD REP. CLAIM THE...

Sep 1, 2004 Electrical System 38,042 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT - 38,000 MILES. RADIO TURNED OFF BY ITSELF, DASHBOARD GAGES ILLUMINATED AND THEN CAR DIED. CAR WAS ABLE TO BE RE-STARTED BUT THEN DIED SHORTLY AFTER. FORD HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAS BLOWN. AS 38,000 IS OUT OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE DEALERSHIP AND FORD CORPORATE ...

Sep 1, 2004 Electrical System 38,042 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT - 38,000 MILES. RADIO TURNED OFF BY ITSELF, DASHBOARD GAGES ILLUMINATED AND THEN CAR DIED. CAR WAS ABLE TO BE RE-STARTED BUT THEN DIED SHORTLY AFTER. FORD HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ALTERNATOR HAS BLOWN. AS 38,000 IS OUT OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE DEALERSHIP AND FORD CORPORATE ...

Aug 25, 2004 Visibility 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED. WI DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 25, 2004 Visibility 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED. WI DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMINTANT SCREECHING NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER REPLACED DRIVE BELT, STATING DRIVE BELT HAD GLAZE; FIXED 12/2003 PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED 08/2004. *AK

Aug 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMINTANT SCREECHING NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALER REPLACED DRIVE BELT, STATING DRIVE BELT HAD GLAZE; FIXED 12/2003 PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED 08/2004. *AK

Aug 16, 2004 Electrical System

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT STALLING (2 TIMES) AND HESITATING AND ENGINE SKIPPING. COMPLAINED ABOUT ENGINE PROBLEMS FOR 2 YEARS. ENGINE STALLED AT 40 MPH AND TOLD THE DEALERSHIP MY SUV WAS NOW A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN THE MOTOR CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING AT 40 MPH. THEY REPLACED WHAT THEY SAID WAS FORD'S LATEST ...

Aug 16, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 33,000 mi

PASSENGER REAR DOOR WAS LOCKED SHUT. WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR OTHERWISE. I HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED (STILL UNDER WARRANTY), BUT NOW I THINK THE OTHER REAR DOOR AND THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS STARTING TO NOT OPEN ON THE FIRST TRY AND THIS IS VERY FRUSTERATING AND UNS...

Aug 16, 2004 Electrical System

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT STALLING (2 TIMES) AND HESITATING AND ENGINE SKIPPING. COMPLAINED ABOUT ENGINE PROBLEMS FOR 2 YEARS. ENGINE STALLED AT 40 MPH AND TOLD THE DEALERSHIP MY SUV WAS NOW A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN THE MOTOR CUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING AT 40 MPH. THEY REPLACED WHAT THEY SAID WAS FORD'S LATEST ...

Aug 16, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 33,000 mi

PASSENGER REAR DOOR WAS LOCKED SHUT. WOULD NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR OTHERWISE. I HAD PROBLEM REPAIRED (STILL UNDER WARRANTY), BUT NOW I THINK THE OTHER REAR DOOR AND THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS STARTING TO NOT OPEN ON THE FIRST TRY AND THIS IS VERY FRUSTERATING AND UNS...

Aug 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 10,700 mi

THIS CONCERNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 10,700 MILES ON IT. I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A VERY SLIGHT GRADE AT LESS THAN 20 MPH ON A CLEAR DAY APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE CAR DID NOT STOP. INSTEAD, THE FRONT OF THE CAR JUST STARTED TO UNCONTROLLABLY JUMP, BOU...

Aug 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 10,700 mi

THIS CONCERNS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 10,700 MILES ON IT. I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A VERY SLIGHT GRADE AT LESS THAN 20 MPH ON A CLEAR DAY APPROACHING A RED LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE CAR DID NOT STOP. INSTEAD, THE FRONT OF THE CAR JUST STARTED TO UNCONTROLLABLY JUMP, BOU...

Aug 4, 2004 Steering 27 mi

HAD BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING; CHECKED THE NHTSA SERVICE BULLETINS AND FOUND A BULLETIN FROM JUNE 1, 2003 NOTING THIS SAME PROBLEM; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALSO ON AGAIN; I MADE AN APPT AT DEALER TO CHECK OUT THESE ISSUES (4/7/04). ...

Aug 4, 2004 Steering 27 mi

HAD BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING; CHECKED THE NHTSA SERVICE BULLETINS AND FOUND A BULLETIN FROM JUNE 1, 2003 NOTING THIS SAME PROBLEM; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALSO ON AGAIN; I MADE AN APPT AT DEALER TO CHECK OUT THESE ISSUES (4/7/04). ...

Aug 4, 2004 Steering 27 mi

HAD BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING; CHECKED THE NHTSA SERVICE BULLETINS AND FOUND A BULLETIN FROM JUNE 1, 2003 NOTING THIS SAME PROBLEM; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALSO ON AGAIN; I MADE AN APPT AT DEALER TO CHECK OUT THESE ISSUES (4/7/04). ...

Aug 4, 2004 Exterior Lighting 27 mi

HAD BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING; CHECKED THE NHTSA SERVICE BULLETINS AND FOUND A BULLETIN FROM JUNE 1, 2003 NOTING THIS SAME PROBLEM; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALSO ON AGAIN; I MADE AN APPT AT DEALER TO CHECK OUT THESE ISSUES (4/7/04). ...

Aug 4, 2004 Power Train 27 mi

HAD BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING; CHECKED THE NHTSA SERVICE BULLETINS AND FOUND A BULLETIN FROM JUNE 1, 2003 NOTING THIS SAME PROBLEM; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALSO ON AGAIN; I MADE AN APPT AT DEALER TO CHECK OUT THESE ISSUES (4/7/04). ...

Aug 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,757 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AGAIN! AVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING; IT WILL SURGE AND BUCK. T IDLE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT ADVANCE FORWARD ONCE FOOT WAS REMOVED FROM BRAKE. OOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER; DEALER REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MONITOR SENSOR AGAIN!*AK

Aug 4, 2004 Seats 29,085 mi

(1) CE LIGHT ON AGAIN (2) VEHICLE NOT IDLING NORMALLY (3) VEHICLE NOT ADVANCING FROM STOP (4) SMELL BURNING OIL FROM ENGINE WHEN SHUT OFF, NO VISIBLE OIL LEAK FOUND ON DRIVEWAY (5) RATTLING FROM LF OF THE VEHICLE; SPEED OF RATTLING DIRECTLY RELATED TO SPEED OF VEHICLE; STARTS AROUND 25 MPH. (6) DRIV...

Aug 4, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 29,085 mi

(1) CE LIGHT ON AGAIN (2) VEHICLE NOT IDLING NORMALLY (3) VEHICLE NOT ADVANCING FROM STOP (4) SMELL BURNING OIL FROM ENGINE WHEN SHUT OFF, NO VISIBLE OIL LEAK FOUND ON DRIVEWAY (5) RATTLING FROM LF OF THE VEHICLE; SPEED OF RATTLING DIRECTLY RELATED TO SPEED OF VEHICLE; STARTS AROUND 25 MPH. (6) DRIV...

Aug 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,085 mi

(1) CE LIGHT ON AGAIN (2) VEHICLE NOT IDLING NORMALLY (3) VEHICLE NOT ADVANCING FROM STOP (4) SMELL BURNING OIL FROM ENGINE WHEN SHUT OFF, NO VISIBLE OIL LEAK FOUND ON DRIVEWAY (5) RATTLING FROM LF OF THE VEHICLE; SPEED OF RATTLING DIRECTLY RELATED TO SPEED OF VEHICLE; STARTS AROUND 25 MPH. (6) DRIV...

Aug 4, 2004 Visibility 29,085 mi

(1) CE LIGHT ON AGAIN (2) VEHICLE NOT IDLING NORMALLY (3) VEHICLE NOT ADVANCING FROM STOP (4) SMELL BURNING OIL FROM ENGINE WHEN SHUT OFF, NO VISIBLE OIL LEAK FOUND ON DRIVEWAY (5) RATTLING FROM LF OF THE VEHICLE; SPEED OF RATTLING DIRECTLY RELATED TO SPEED OF VEHICLE; STARTS AROUND 25 MPH. (6) DRIV...

Aug 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,085 mi

(1) CE LIGHT ON AGAIN (2) VEHICLE NOT IDLING NORMALLY (3) VEHICLE NOT ADVANCING FROM STOP (4) SMELL BURNING OIL FROM ENGINE WHEN SHUT OFF, NO VISIBLE OIL LEAK FOUND ON DRIVEWAY (5) RATTLING FROM LF OF THE VEHICLE; SPEED OF RATTLING DIRECTLY RELATED TO SPEED OF VEHICLE; STARTS AROUND 25 MPH. (6) DRIV...

Aug 4, 2004 Steering 27 mi

HAD BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING; CHECKED THE NHTSA SERVICE BULLETINS AND FOUND A BULLETIN FROM JUNE 1, 2003 NOTING THIS SAME PROBLEM; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALSO ON AGAIN; I MADE AN APPT AT DEALER TO CHECK OUT THESE ISSUES (4/7/04). ...

Aug 4, 2004 Steering 27 mi

HAD BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING; CHECKED THE NHTSA SERVICE BULLETINS AND FOUND A BULLETIN FROM JUNE 1, 2003 NOTING THIS SAME PROBLEM; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALSO ON AGAIN; I MADE AN APPT AT DEALER TO CHECK OUT THESE ISSUES (4/7/04). ...

Aug 4, 2004 Steering 27 mi

HAD BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING; CHECKED THE NHTSA SERVICE BULLETINS AND FOUND A BULLETIN FROM JUNE 1, 2003 NOTING THIS SAME PROBLEM; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALSO ON AGAIN; I MADE AN APPT AT DEALER TO CHECK OUT THESE ISSUES (4/7/04). ...

Aug 4, 2004 Exterior Lighting 27 mi

HAD BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING; CHECKED THE NHTSA SERVICE BULLETINS AND FOUND A BULLETIN FROM JUNE 1, 2003 NOTING THIS SAME PROBLEM; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALSO ON AGAIN; I MADE AN APPT AT DEALER TO CHECK OUT THESE ISSUES (4/7/04). ...

Aug 4, 2004 Power Train 27 mi

HAD BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN TURNING; CHECKED THE NHTSA SERVICE BULLETINS AND FOUND A BULLETIN FROM JUNE 1, 2003 NOTING THIS SAME PROBLEM; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ALSO ON AGAIN; I MADE AN APPT AT DEALER TO CHECK OUT THESE ISSUES (4/7/04). ...

Aug 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,757 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AGAIN! AVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING; IT WILL SURGE AND BUCK. T IDLE, VEHICLE WOULD NOT ADVANCE FORWARD ONCE FOOT WAS REMOVED FROM BRAKE. OOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER; DEALER REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MONITOR SENSOR AGAIN!*AK

Aug 4, 2004 Seats 29,085 mi

(1) CE LIGHT ON AGAIN (2) VEHICLE NOT IDLING NORMALLY (3) VEHICLE NOT ADVANCING FROM STOP (4) SMELL BURNING OIL FROM ENGINE WHEN SHUT OFF, NO VISIBLE OIL LEAK FOUND ON DRIVEWAY (5) RATTLING FROM LF OF THE VEHICLE; SPEED OF RATTLING DIRECTLY RELATED TO SPEED OF VEHICLE; STARTS AROUND 25 MPH. (6) DRIV...

Aug 4, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 29,085 mi

(1) CE LIGHT ON AGAIN (2) VEHICLE NOT IDLING NORMALLY (3) VEHICLE NOT ADVANCING FROM STOP (4) SMELL BURNING OIL FROM ENGINE WHEN SHUT OFF, NO VISIBLE OIL LEAK FOUND ON DRIVEWAY (5) RATTLING FROM LF OF THE VEHICLE; SPEED OF RATTLING DIRECTLY RELATED TO SPEED OF VEHICLE; STARTS AROUND 25 MPH. (6) DRIV...

Aug 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,085 mi

(1) CE LIGHT ON AGAIN (2) VEHICLE NOT IDLING NORMALLY (3) VEHICLE NOT ADVANCING FROM STOP (4) SMELL BURNING OIL FROM ENGINE WHEN SHUT OFF, NO VISIBLE OIL LEAK FOUND ON DRIVEWAY (5) RATTLING FROM LF OF THE VEHICLE; SPEED OF RATTLING DIRECTLY RELATED TO SPEED OF VEHICLE; STARTS AROUND 25 MPH. (6) DRIV...

Aug 4, 2004 Visibility 29,085 mi

(1) CE LIGHT ON AGAIN (2) VEHICLE NOT IDLING NORMALLY (3) VEHICLE NOT ADVANCING FROM STOP (4) SMELL BURNING OIL FROM ENGINE WHEN SHUT OFF, NO VISIBLE OIL LEAK FOUND ON DRIVEWAY (5) RATTLING FROM LF OF THE VEHICLE; SPEED OF RATTLING DIRECTLY RELATED TO SPEED OF VEHICLE; STARTS AROUND 25 MPH. (6) DRIV...

Aug 4, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,085 mi

(1) CE LIGHT ON AGAIN (2) VEHICLE NOT IDLING NORMALLY (3) VEHICLE NOT ADVANCING FROM STOP (4) SMELL BURNING OIL FROM ENGINE WHEN SHUT OFF, NO VISIBLE OIL LEAK FOUND ON DRIVEWAY (5) RATTLING FROM LF OF THE VEHICLE; SPEED OF RATTLING DIRECTLY RELATED TO SPEED OF VEHICLE; STARTS AROUND 25 MPH. (6) DRIV...

Aug 3, 2004 Equipment 15,464 mi

CDS WERE REPEATEDLY STICKING IN THE 6-DISC CD CHANGER; STICKING IN ALL SIX SLOTS. TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER. A NEW CD PLAYER WAS ORDERED AND INSTALLED.*AK

Aug 3, 2004 Visibility 18,601 mi

SUN ROOF STICKING DURING OPENING.CLOSE OPERATION; VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND INTERMITTENT OPERATION WAS VERIFIED; FAULTY SUN ROOF SWITCH WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM; NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED AND INSTALLED. *AK AT THE SAME TIME, THE COOLANT LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND OFF; NO LEAKS FOUND; PROBLEM N...

Aug 3, 2004 Steering 18,911 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; FOUND A FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTER MONITOR SENSOR; ORDERED PART (10/02/03) TOOK VEHICLE IN AGAIN ABOUT A WEEK LATER TO HAVE NEW SENSOR INSTALLED, AND AN ENGINE OIL LEAK WAS FOUND; RACK AND PINION UNIT WAS LEAKING; UNIT WAS REPLACED, AND WAS STIL...

Aug 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,911 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; FOUND A FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTER MONITOR SENSOR; ORDERED PART (10/02/03) TOOK VEHICLE IN AGAIN ABOUT A WEEK LATER TO HAVE NEW SENSOR INSTALLED, AND AN ENGINE OIL LEAK WAS FOUND; RACK AND PINION UNIT WAS LEAKING; UNIT WAS REPLACED, AND WAS STIL...

Aug 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,911 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; FOUND A FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTER MONITOR SENSOR; ORDERED PART (10/02/03) TOOK VEHICLE IN AGAIN ABOUT A WEEK LATER TO HAVE NEW SENSOR INSTALLED, AND AN ENGINE OIL LEAK WAS FOUND; RACK AND PINION UNIT WAS LEAKING; UNIT WAS REPLACED, AND WAS STIL...

Aug 3, 2004 Electrical System 21,217 mi

CHECK BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; DEALER REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMES ON AND STAYS ON REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ENGAGED; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; DEA...

Aug 3, 2004 Electrical System 21,217 mi

CHECK BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; DEALER REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMES ON AND STAYS ON REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ENGAGED; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; DEA...

Aug 3, 2004 Visibility 15,464 mi

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR OF THE SUN ROOF. COMPLAINT WAS ALREADY ON FILE. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY. *AK

Aug 3, 2004 Electrical System 15,464 mi

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR OF THE SUN ROOF. COMPLAINT WAS ALREADY ON FILE. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY. *AK

Aug 3, 2004 Equipment 15,464 mi

CDS WERE REPEATEDLY STICKING IN THE 6-DISC CD CHANGER; STICKING IN ALL SIX SLOTS. TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER. A NEW CD PLAYER WAS ORDERED AND INSTALLED.*AK

Aug 3, 2004 Visibility 18,601 mi

SUN ROOF STICKING DURING OPENING.CLOSE OPERATION; VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO DEALER AND INTERMITTENT OPERATION WAS VERIFIED; FAULTY SUN ROOF SWITCH WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM; NEW SWITCH WAS ORDERED AND INSTALLED. *AK AT THE SAME TIME, THE COOLANT LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND OFF; NO LEAKS FOUND; PROBLEM N...

Aug 3, 2004 Steering 18,911 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; FOUND A FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTER MONITOR SENSOR; ORDERED PART (10/02/03) TOOK VEHICLE IN AGAIN ABOUT A WEEK LATER TO HAVE NEW SENSOR INSTALLED, AND AN ENGINE OIL LEAK WAS FOUND; RACK AND PINION UNIT WAS LEAKING; UNIT WAS REPLACED, AND WAS STIL...

Aug 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,911 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; FOUND A FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTER MONITOR SENSOR; ORDERED PART (10/02/03) TOOK VEHICLE IN AGAIN ABOUT A WEEK LATER TO HAVE NEW SENSOR INSTALLED, AND AN ENGINE OIL LEAK WAS FOUND; RACK AND PINION UNIT WAS LEAKING; UNIT WAS REPLACED, AND WAS STIL...

Aug 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,911 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; FOUND A FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTER MONITOR SENSOR; ORDERED PART (10/02/03) TOOK VEHICLE IN AGAIN ABOUT A WEEK LATER TO HAVE NEW SENSOR INSTALLED, AND AN ENGINE OIL LEAK WAS FOUND; RACK AND PINION UNIT WAS LEAKING; UNIT WAS REPLACED, AND WAS STIL...

Aug 3, 2004 Electrical System 21,217 mi

CHECK BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; DEALER REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMES ON AND STAYS ON REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ENGAGED; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; DEA...

Aug 3, 2004 Electrical System 21,217 mi

CHECK BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; DEALER REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMES ON AND STAYS ON REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ENGAGED; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; DEA...

Aug 3, 2004 Visibility 15,464 mi

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR OF THE SUN ROOF. COMPLAINT WAS ALREADY ON FILE. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY. *AK

Aug 3, 2004 Electrical System 15,464 mi

TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR OF THE SUN ROOF. COMPLAINT WAS ALREADY ON FILE. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY. *AK

Jul 22, 2004 Electrical System Fire

2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AT MY RESIDENCE FOLLOWING RETURNING RENTLA MOVIES AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30 PM ON 6/30/2004. AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00 AM ON 7/1/2004, I WAS AWAKENED BY THE CAR ALARM. LOOKING AT THE CAR FROM THE BALCONY OUTSIDE THE BEDROOM WINDOW, I COULD SEE THICK DARK SMOKE COMI...

Jul 22, 2004 Electrical System Fire

2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AT MY RESIDENCE FOLLOWING RETURNING RENTLA MOVIES AT APPROXIMATELY 11:30 PM ON 6/30/2004. AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00 AM ON 7/1/2004, I WAS AWAKENED BY THE CAR ALARM. LOOKING AT THE CAR FROM THE BALCONY OUTSIDE THE BEDROOM WINDOW, I COULD SEE THICK DARK SMOKE COMI...

Jul 20, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 3,500 mi

HIGH REVVING WHEN IN DRIVE,NEUTRAL,PARK. RPM UP TO 4. NOTICED WHEN AT STOP LIGHTS THAT IT WAS REVVING VERY HIGH, PULLED OVER AND PUT IT IN PARK AND THE CAR WILL REV TO 4. I HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM OVER 6 TIME TO FORD DEALERSHIPS IN VALENCIA, CA. AND PALMDALE, CA. THEY ALWAYS SAY THEY NO WHAT THE ...

Jul 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STILL STALLS AFTER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RECALL, 04V176000, REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT DID ALL THEY CAN DO. *LA

Jul 20, 2004 Power Train 42,000 mi

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. VEHICLE WILL START BUT WILL NOT IDLE. WILL STALL UNLESS GAS IS APPLIED AT ALL TIMES. WILL STALL IF DECELERATING. FIRST TIME PROBLEM OCCURRED, POWER RELAY SEARCH WAS ADDRESSED. THEN PCM RECALL WAS APPLIED, AND PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. NOW DEALER SAYS AIR BYPASS VALVE NEEDS ...

Jul 20, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 3,500 mi

HIGH REVVING WHEN IN DRIVE,NEUTRAL,PARK. RPM UP TO 4. NOTICED WHEN AT STOP LIGHTS THAT IT WAS REVVING VERY HIGH, PULLED OVER AND PUT IT IN PARK AND THE CAR WILL REV TO 4. I HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM OVER 6 TIME TO FORD DEALERSHIPS IN VALENCIA, CA. AND PALMDALE, CA. THEY ALWAYS SAY THEY NO WHAT THE ...

Jul 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STILL STALLS AFTER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RECALL, 04V176000, REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT DID ALL THEY CAN DO. *LA

Jul 20, 2004 Power Train 42,000 mi

INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. VEHICLE WILL START BUT WILL NOT IDLE. WILL STALL UNLESS GAS IS APPLIED AT ALL TIMES. WILL STALL IF DECELERATING. FIRST TIME PROBLEM OCCURRED, POWER RELAY SEARCH WAS ADDRESSED. THEN PCM RECALL WAS APPLIED, AND PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. NOW DEALER SAYS AIR BYPASS VALVE NEEDS ...

Jul 17, 2004 Power Train

POWER TRAIN SLIPPING. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TRANSMITTION FOR THIS 3 YEAR OLD CAR. THE FIRST WENT OUT AT 30,000 AND NOW THE OTHER ONE IS GOING. THE VEHICLE IS HIGH MILEAGE, BUT IT IS ONE OWNER AND 90% OF THE MILES ARE HIGHWAY MILES.*AK

Jul 17, 2004 Power Train

POWER TRAIN SLIPPING. THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TRANSMITTION FOR THIS 3 YEAR OLD CAR. THE FIRST WENT OUT AT 30,000 AND NOW THE OTHER ONE IS GOING. THE VEHICLE IS HIGH MILEAGE, BUT IT IS ONE OWNER AND 90% OF THE MILES ARE HIGHWAY MILES.*AK

Jul 15, 2004 Power Train Crash 29,100 mi

DRIVER PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND HIT SOME OBJECTS HEAD ON INSIDE OF THE GARAGE BEFORE STOPPING. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. CONSUMER WILL HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE D...

Jul 15, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 29,100 mi

DRIVER PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND HIT SOME OBJECTS HEAD ON INSIDE OF THE GARAGE BEFORE STOPPING. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. CONSUMER WILL HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE D...

Jul 15, 2004 Power Train Crash 29,100 mi

DRIVER PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND HIT SOME OBJECTS HEAD ON INSIDE OF THE GARAGE BEFORE STOPPING. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. CONSUMER WILL HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE D...

Jul 15, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 29,100 mi

DRIVER PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND HIT SOME OBJECTS HEAD ON INSIDE OF THE GARAGE BEFORE STOPPING. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. CONSUMER WILL HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE D...

Jul 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING VEHICLE HESITATED AND OR STALLED. RECALL 94V165000 WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, VEHICLE'S MILEAGE PREVENTED VEHICLE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK

Jul 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING VEHICLE HESITATED AND OR STALLED. RECALL 94V165000 WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, VEHICLE'S MILEAGE PREVENTED VEHICLE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK

Jul 7, 2004 Equipment 39,300 mi

1)2002 FORD ESCAPE DIED WHILE DRIVING. CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND BRAKES WAS LOST. )THIS HAS HAPPENED ON TWO OCCASIONS. TWO DIFFERENT FORD SERVICE CENTERS ARE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I COULD BE IN AN ACCIDENT IF IN ANY TRAFFIC AND AM UNABLE TO RE...

Jul 7, 2004 Equipment 39,300 mi

1)2002 FORD ESCAPE DIED WHILE DRIVING. CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND BRAKES WAS LOST. )THIS HAS HAPPENED ON TWO OCCASIONS. TWO DIFFERENT FORD SERVICE CENTERS ARE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I COULD BE IN AN ACCIDENT IF IN ANY TRAFFIC AND AM UNABLE TO RE...

Jun 25, 2004 Electrical System

FORD ESCAPE ENGINES MAY STALL AT CERTAIN SPEEDS.*MR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS STALLED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT RECALL RELATED TO STALLING. THE MANUFACTURER EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *NM

Jun 25, 2004 Electrical System

FORD ESCAPE ENGINES MAY STALL AT CERTAIN SPEEDS.*MR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS STALLED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT RECALL RELATED TO STALLING. THE MANUFACTURER EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *NM

Jun 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,000 mi

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN...MOVED FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL TO SLOW (WAS GOING ABOUT 50 MPH AT THE TIME AND ABOUT 65 MPH BEFORE GETTING ANY BRAKES TO WORK) AND IT KEPT GOING DOWN AND STUCK ON HIGH EXCELERATION...WENT TO PUT ON BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT PUSH DOWN, BARELY HAD ANY BR...

Jun 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,000 mi

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN...MOVED FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL TO SLOW (WAS GOING ABOUT 50 MPH AT THE TIME AND ABOUT 65 MPH BEFORE GETTING ANY BRAKES TO WORK) AND IT KEPT GOING DOWN AND STUCK ON HIGH EXCELERATION...WENT TO PUT ON BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT PUSH DOWN, BARELY HAD ANY BR...

Jun 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,500 mi

I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN JUNE OF 2003. I NOTICED, DRIVING HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP, EXCESSIVE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. MY INITIAL REQUEST FOR THE DEALER TO LOOK INTO THIS NOISE WAS MET WITH A REPLY THAT THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON THE LOT AND CHECKED ...

Jun 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,500 mi

I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN JUNE OF 2003. I NOTICED, DRIVING HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP, EXCESSIVE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. MY INITIAL REQUEST FOR THE DEALER TO LOOK INTO THIS NOISE WAS MET WITH A REPLY THAT THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON THE LOT AND CHECKED ...

Jun 7, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER PRESSED DOWN THE HORN AND IT FAILED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER PRESSED DOWN THE HORN AND IT FAILED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER PRESSED DOWN THE HORN AND IT FAILED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL. *AK

Jun 7, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER PRESSED DOWN THE HORN AND IT FAILED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL. *AK

Jun 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN MOVING IN REVERSE. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES, HOWEVER, THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR. *JB WHEN BACKING BY A GAS STATION PUMP, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND NEARLY ENDED OUT ON A BUSY ROAD. THE BR...

Jun 4, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 27,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN MOVING IN REVERSE. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES, HOWEVER, THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR. *JB WHEN BACKING BY A GAS STATION PUMP, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND NEARLY ENDED OUT ON A BUSY ROAD. THE BR...

Jun 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN MOVING IN REVERSE. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES, HOWEVER, THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR. *JB WHEN BACKING BY A GAS STATION PUMP, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND NEARLY ENDED OUT ON A BUSY ROAD. THE BR...

Jun 4, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 27,000 mi

THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN MOVING IN REVERSE. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES, HOWEVER, THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR. *JB WHEN BACKING BY A GAS STATION PUMP, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP AND NEARLY ENDED OUT ON A BUSY ROAD. THE BR...

May 19, 2004 Power Train 44,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE V6. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS THE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SHUDDERING, AND NOW A TOTAL FAILURE. FOR THE SHUDDERING THE FLUID WAS FLUSHED AND REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT TYPE, AND NEW CODES PROGRAMED. *AK HAVEN'T TAKEN IT IN FOR THE TOTAL FAILURE YET. (TOMORROW)

May 19, 2004 Power Train 44,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE V6. MULTIPLE PROBLEMS THE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SHUDDERING, AND NOW A TOTAL FAILURE. FOR THE SHUDDERING THE FLUID WAS FLUSHED AND REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT TYPE, AND NEW CODES PROGRAMED. *AK HAVEN'T TAKEN IT IN FOR THE TOTAL FAILURE YET. (TOMORROW)

May 17, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER SLOWLY PULLED INTO THE GARAGE WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKES AND STOPPED. SHE PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND SUDDENLY VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD, CAUSING IT TO CRASH INTO THE BACK OF THE GARAGE, DAMAGING THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE BACK OF THE GARAGE, AND KNOCKING THE GARAGE 4-5 INCHES OFF THE FO...

May 17, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 53,000 mi

FAILURE OF PASSENGER DOOR TO OPEN ON A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT SUV PREVENTING PASSENGER FROM BEING ABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE. NO KEYLOCK EXISTS AND THERE IS NO WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR FROM THE OUTSIDE . *AK

May 17, 2004 Power Train

RECALL NOTICE FOR 2002 FORD ESCAPE ARRIVED A MONTH TOO LATE. *MR THE CONSUMER SOLD THE VEHICLE A MONTH BEFORE THE RECALL NOTICE ARRIVED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 04S13 OR 04V-165000. PRIOR TO THE RECALL THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM. THE D...

May 17, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

CONSUMER SLOWLY PULLED INTO THE GARAGE WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKES AND STOPPED. SHE PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND SUDDENLY VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD, CAUSING IT TO CRASH INTO THE BACK OF THE GARAGE, DAMAGING THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE BACK OF THE GARAGE, AND KNOCKING THE GARAGE 4-5 INCHES OFF THE FO...

May 17, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 53,000 mi

FAILURE OF PASSENGER DOOR TO OPEN ON A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT SUV PREVENTING PASSENGER FROM BEING ABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE. NO KEYLOCK EXISTS AND THERE IS NO WAY TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR FROM THE OUTSIDE . *AK

May 17, 2004 Power Train

RECALL NOTICE FOR 2002 FORD ESCAPE ARRIVED A MONTH TOO LATE. *MR THE CONSUMER SOLD THE VEHICLE A MONTH BEFORE THE RECALL NOTICE ARRIVED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 04S13 OR 04V-165000. PRIOR TO THE RECALL THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM. THE D...

May 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, AND VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK

May 13, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE, AND VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK

Apr 29, 2004 Steering 75 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAD A SLOW LEAK THAT PROGRESSED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE LEAK MAY BE DUE TO A BAD CYLINDER CAP. THE CAP WAS REPLACED. ALSO AT 100 MILES THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO SEPARA...

Apr 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAD A SLOW LEAK THAT PROGRESSED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE LEAK MAY BE DUE TO A BAD CYLINDER CAP. THE CAP WAS REPLACED. ALSO AT 100 MILES THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO SEPARA...

Apr 29, 2004 Electrical System 75 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAD A SLOW LEAK THAT PROGRESSED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE LEAK MAY BE DUE TO A BAD CYLINDER CAP. THE CAP WAS REPLACED. ALSO AT 100 MILES THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO SEPARA...

Apr 29, 2004 Seat Belts 75 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAD A SLOW LEAK THAT PROGRESSED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE LEAK MAY BE DUE TO A BAD CYLINDER CAP. THE CAP WAS REPLACED. ALSO AT 100 MILES THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO SEPARA...

Apr 29, 2004 Steering 75 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAD A SLOW LEAK THAT PROGRESSED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE LEAK MAY BE DUE TO A BAD CYLINDER CAP. THE CAP WAS REPLACED. ALSO AT 100 MILES THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO SEPARA...

Apr 29, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 75 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAD A SLOW LEAK THAT PROGRESSED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE LEAK MAY BE DUE TO A BAD CYLINDER CAP. THE CAP WAS REPLACED. ALSO AT 100 MILES THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO SEPARA...

Apr 29, 2004 Electrical System 75 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAD A SLOW LEAK THAT PROGRESSED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE LEAK MAY BE DUE TO A BAD CYLINDER CAP. THE CAP WAS REPLACED. ALSO AT 100 MILES THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO SEPARA...

Apr 29, 2004 Seat Belts 75 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAD A SLOW LEAK THAT PROGRESSED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE LEAK MAY BE DUE TO A BAD CYLINDER CAP. THE CAP WAS REPLACED. ALSO AT 100 MILES THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME LOOSE AND FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO SEPARA...

Apr 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER' 4-5 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN SHE TURNED ON HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONER THERE WAS A MILDEW SMELL. EACH TIME THAT CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE DEALER SHE WAS TOLD TO COME BACK IF THE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE FOUL SMELL. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING A...

Apr 28, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER' 4-5 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN SHE TURNED ON HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONER THERE WAS A MILDEW SMELL. EACH TIME THAT CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE DEALER SHE WAS TOLD TO COME BACK IF THE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE FOUL SMELL. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING A...

Apr 28, 2004 Steering

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER' 4-5 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN SHE TURNED ON HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONER THERE WAS A MILDEW SMELL. EACH TIME THAT CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE DEALER SHE WAS TOLD TO COME BACK IF THE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE FOUL SMELL. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING A...

Apr 28, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER' 4-5 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN SHE TURNED ON HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONER THERE WAS A MILDEW SMELL. EACH TIME THAT CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE DEALER SHE WAS TOLD TO COME BACK IF THE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE FOUL SMELL. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING A...

Apr 28, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER' 4-5 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN SHE TURNED ON HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONER THERE WAS A MILDEW SMELL. EACH TIME THAT CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE DEALER SHE WAS TOLD TO COME BACK IF THE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE FOUL SMELL. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING A...

Apr 28, 2004 Steering

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER' 4-5 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN SHE TURNED ON HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONER THERE WAS A MILDEW SMELL. EACH TIME THAT CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE DEALER SHE WAS TOLD TO COME BACK IF THE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE FOUL SMELL. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING A...

Apr 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE "IDIOT" LIGHT ON DASHBOARD LIT.. OUT OF BRAKE FLUID.. DEALER STATED DEFECTIVE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP - REPLACED - QUESTIONED WHY IT WAS OUT OF FLUID WHEN THE FLUIDS WERE SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN "CHECKED AND TOPPED OFF" AT LAST OIL CHANGE 3K MILES PREVIOUSLY - (I HAD ALSO REPORTED GRINDING B...

Apr 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

IDIOT LITE FOR RADIATOR LIT - LOW ON RADIATOR FLUID - VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED JUST 1 MONTH PRIOR WITH A "CHECK AND TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS" OIL CHANGE - WHY WAS THE LOW FLUID NOT DETECTED AT THAT TIME?*AK

Apr 26, 2004 Visibility 100 mi

WINDSHIELD CREAKS WHEN IT'S RAINING/WET. *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST ON FRONT TIRES - RIMS ARE BLACK WITHIN 3 DAYS OF CLEANING - DEALER REPORTS THIS IS 'NORMAL'..*AK

Apr 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE "IDIOT" LIGHT ON DASHBOARD LIT.. OUT OF BRAKE FLUID.. DEALER STATED DEFECTIVE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAP - REPLACED - QUESTIONED WHY IT WAS OUT OF FLUID WHEN THE FLUIDS WERE SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN "CHECKED AND TOPPED OFF" AT LAST OIL CHANGE 3K MILES PREVIOUSLY - (I HAD ALSO REPORTED GRINDING B...

Apr 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

IDIOT LITE FOR RADIATOR LIT - LOW ON RADIATOR FLUID - VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED JUST 1 MONTH PRIOR WITH A "CHECK AND TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS" OIL CHANGE - WHY WAS THE LOW FLUID NOT DETECTED AT THAT TIME?*AK

Apr 26, 2004 Visibility 100 mi

WINDSHIELD CREAKS WHEN IT'S RAINING/WET. *AK

Apr 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 mi

EXCESSIVE BRAKE DUST ON FRONT TIRES - RIMS ARE BLACK WITHIN 3 DAYS OF CLEANING - DEALER REPORTS THIS IS 'NORMAL'..*AK

Apr 22, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START VEHICLE AND DROVE IT HOME. THE NEXT DAY, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE BATTERY. DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE D...

Apr 22, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START VEHICLE AND DROVE IT HOME. THE NEXT DAY, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE BATTERY. DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE D...

Apr 22, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START VEHICLE AND DROVE IT HOME. THE NEXT DAY, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE BATTERY. DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE D...

Apr 22, 2004 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START VEHICLE AND DROVE IT HOME. THE NEXT DAY, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE BATTERY. DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE D...

Apr 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 57,400 mi

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A DRUG STORE, STOPPED, AND AS I WAS PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK, IT SURGED FORWARD OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE BUILDING. THE ENGINE THEN RETURNED TO IDLE. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT AND IT SURGED BACKWARD BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP IT QUICKLY. IT AGAIN RETURNED TO...

Apr 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 57,400 mi

I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A DRUG STORE, STOPPED, AND AS I WAS PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK, IT SURGED FORWARD OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE BUILDING. THE ENGINE THEN RETURNED TO IDLE. I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT AND IT SURGED BACKWARD BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP IT QUICKLY. IT AGAIN RETURNED TO...

Apr 8, 2004 Steering Crash 25,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT HAPPENED IN AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. CONSUMER WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE HIS AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED NOISE IN ...

Apr 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 25,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT HAPPENED IN AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. CONSUMER WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE HIS AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED NOISE IN ...

Apr 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash 25,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT HAPPENED IN AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. CONSUMER WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE HIS AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED NOISE IN ...

Apr 8, 2004 Steering Crash 25,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT HAPPENED IN AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. CONSUMER WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE HIS AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED NOISE IN ...

Apr 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 25,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT HAPPENED IN AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. CONSUMER WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE HIS AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED NOISE IN ...

Apr 8, 2004 Air Bags Crash 25,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE ILLUMINATION OF AIR BAG LIGHT HAPPENED IN AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. CONSUMER WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE HIS AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED NOISE IN ...

Apr 6, 2004 Electrical System 37,000 mi

BATTERY LIGHT IS COMING ON AND STAYING FOR UP TO 60 TO 120 SECONDS AND THEN TURNS OFF. HAD MECHANIC TEST FOR ERROR CODES BUT NO CODES ARE BEING WRITTEN. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER AND OVER AND MORE SO IN COOLER WEATHER BUT IS NOW OCCURRING IN WARM TEMPERATURES. ENGINE HAS STALLED PREVIOUSLY AS WELL. ...

Apr 6, 2004 Electrical System 37,000 mi

BATTERY LIGHT IS COMING ON AND STAYING FOR UP TO 60 TO 120 SECONDS AND THEN TURNS OFF. HAD MECHANIC TEST FOR ERROR CODES BUT NO CODES ARE BEING WRITTEN. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER AND OVER AND MORE SO IN COOLER WEATHER BUT IS NOW OCCURRING IN WARM TEMPERATURES. ENGINE HAS STALLED PREVIOUSLY AS WELL. ...

Apr 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEM OCCURS WITH MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE (V-6 ENGINE) AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30-35 MPH AND ALWAYS WHEN I AM GOING DOWN HILL AND IN A DECELERATING SITUATION. I HAVE A 9 MILE COMMUTE ON A HILLY, CURVY 2 LANE ROAD AND DURING THE STALL I LOSE ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. I HAVE HAD ...

Apr 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING PROBLEM OCCURS WITH MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE (V-6 ENGINE) AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30-35 MPH AND ALWAYS WHEN I AM GOING DOWN HILL AND IN A DECELERATING SITUATION. I HAVE A 9 MILE COMMUTE ON A HILLY, CURVY 2 LANE ROAD AND DURING THE STALL I LOSE ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. I HAVE HAD ...

Apr 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 21,997 mi

MODEL: 2002 FORD EXCAPE XLT.ENGINE STALL WITHOUT WARNING AROUND 40 MILES PER HOUR. POWER STEERING AND BRAKE FAILED TO FUNDTION.THE LATEST ONE HAPPENED ON 3/31/2004. THE LAST ONE WAS IN LATE 2002.*AK I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM MICHIGAN (VILLAGE FORD AT DEARBORN), AND USE IT IN TEXAS CURRENTLY...

Apr 1, 2004 Electrical System 21,997 mi

MODEL: 2002 FORD EXCAPE XLT.ENGINE STALL WITHOUT WARNING AROUND 40 MILES PER HOUR. POWER STEERING AND BRAKE FAILED TO FUNDTION.THE LATEST ONE HAPPENED ON 3/31/2004. THE LAST ONE WAS IN LATE 2002.*AK I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM MICHIGAN (VILLAGE FORD AT DEARBORN), AND USE IT IN TEXAS CURRENTLY...

Apr 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 21,997 mi

MODEL: 2002 FORD EXCAPE XLT.ENGINE STALL WITHOUT WARNING AROUND 40 MILES PER HOUR. POWER STEERING AND BRAKE FAILED TO FUNDTION.THE LATEST ONE HAPPENED ON 3/31/2004. THE LAST ONE WAS IN LATE 2002.*AK I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM MICHIGAN (VILLAGE FORD AT DEARBORN), AND USE IT IN TEXAS CURRENTLY...

Apr 1, 2004 Electrical System 21,997 mi

MODEL: 2002 FORD EXCAPE XLT.ENGINE STALL WITHOUT WARNING AROUND 40 MILES PER HOUR. POWER STEERING AND BRAKE FAILED TO FUNDTION.THE LATEST ONE HAPPENED ON 3/31/2004. THE LAST ONE WAS IN LATE 2002.*AK I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM MICHIGAN (VILLAGE FORD AT DEARBORN), AND USE IT IN TEXAS CURRENTLY...

Mar 30, 2004 Suspension

BOTH OF THE FRONT BEARING HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED IN MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 15,000 MILES. IT NOW ONLY HAS 48,000 MILES. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE BEARINGS. MY VEHICLE ALSO TRIES TO STALL WHILE I'M DRIVING. I DID NOT REALIZE THIS WAS SUCH A PROBLEM. I BELIE...

Mar 30, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DOORS ON THE ESCAPE WILL LOCK THEMSELVES CLOSED. THEY WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES TO THIS CAR ON 2 DIFFERENT DOORS. WHAT IF THEY LOCKED IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND WE COULD NOT GET OUT?*AK

Mar 30, 2004 Suspension

BOTH OF THE FRONT BEARING HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED IN MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 15,000 MILES. IT NOW ONLY HAS 48,000 MILES. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE BEARINGS. MY VEHICLE ALSO TRIES TO STALL WHILE I'M DRIVING. I DID NOT REALIZE THIS WAS SUCH A PROBLEM. I BELIE...

Mar 30, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DOORS ON THE ESCAPE WILL LOCK THEMSELVES CLOSED. THEY WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES TO THIS CAR ON 2 DIFFERENT DOORS. WHAT IF THEY LOCKED IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND WE COULD NOT GET OUT?*AK

Mar 25, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE (CRS) LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED A SENSOR IN THE MODULAR. THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUED. *JB

Mar 25, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE (CRS) LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED A SENSOR IN THE MODULAR. THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUED. *JB

Mar 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STALLED WHILE DRIVING. LOSS OFPOWER STEERING, BRAKES, ETC. I NEARLY HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AS I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR. THIS HAPPEND AT SPEEDS AROUNT 30 MPH AS EARLY AS 6000 MILES ON THE CAR. IT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AT SLOW SPEEDS OR WHILE BACKING O...

Mar 14, 2004 Electrical System 37,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STALLED WHILE DRIVING. LOSS OFPOWER STEERING, BRAKES, ETC. I NEARLY HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AS I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR. THIS HAPPEND AT SPEEDS AROUNT 30 MPH AS EARLY AS 6000 MILES ON THE CAR. IT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AT SLOW SPEEDS OR WHILE BACKING O...

Mar 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STALLED WHILE DRIVING. LOSS OFPOWER STEERING, BRAKES, ETC. I NEARLY HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AS I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR. THIS HAPPEND AT SPEEDS AROUNT 30 MPH AS EARLY AS 6000 MILES ON THE CAR. IT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AT SLOW SPEEDS OR WHILE BACKING O...

Mar 14, 2004 Electrical System 37,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STALLED WHILE DRIVING. LOSS OFPOWER STEERING, BRAKES, ETC. I NEARLY HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AS I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR. THIS HAPPEND AT SPEEDS AROUNT 30 MPH AS EARLY AS 6000 MILES ON THE CAR. IT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AT SLOW SPEEDS OR WHILE BACKING O...

Mar 12, 2004 Electrical System 6,000 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4. 4 MONTHS AFTER RECEIVING IT FROM THE FACTORY, IT LOST POWER AND DIED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. I TOOK THE CAR TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY "REPROGRAMMED AND RESET THE RELAY SWITCH" SAYING THAT WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLE...

Mar 12, 2004 Electrical System 6,000 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4. 4 MONTHS AFTER RECEIVING IT FROM THE FACTORY, IT LOST POWER AND DIED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. I TOOK THE CAR TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY "REPROGRAMMED AND RESET THE RELAY SWITCH" SAYING THAT WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLE...

Mar 11, 2004 Power Train

OUT OF WARRANTY TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 49K MILES. *PH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SHUDDER SINCE 37K MILES WHICH ONLY OCCURRED A COUPLE TIMES PER MONTH. FORD FAILED TO ALERT THE CONSUMER OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR. SERVICE BULLETIN#16056636254 *SC

Mar 11, 2004 Power Train

OUT OF WARRANTY TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 49K MILES. *PH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SHUDDER SINCE 37K MILES WHICH ONLY OCCURRED A COUPLE TIMES PER MONTH. FORD FAILED TO ALERT THE CONSUMER OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR. SERVICE BULLETIN#16056636254 *SC

Mar 10, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE DETAIL INFORMATION ON THE CONTINENTAL TIRES. MODEL SIZE AND THE DOT# AND THE PROBLEMS SHE HAD WITH THE TIRES. *AK

Mar 10, 2004 Tires

CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE DETAIL INFORMATION ON THE CONTINENTAL TIRES. MODEL SIZE AND THE DOT# AND THE PROBLEMS SHE HAD WITH THE TIRES. *AK

Feb 28, 2004 Power Train 39,933 mi

TWO TRANSMISSION FAILURES. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED @ 18,118 MILES AND THEN AGAIN @ 39,933 MILES.*AK

Feb 28, 2004 Power Train 39,933 mi

TWO TRANSMISSION FAILURES. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED @ 18,118 MILES AND THEN AGAIN @ 39,933 MILES.*AK

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED COMING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. I COULD NOT STEER OR USE BRAKES. ALL THE ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON. I PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK AND IT STARTED BACK UP WITH NO PROBLEMS. I AM TAKING THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP TOMARROW. I WISH I KNEW ABOUT THE STALLING COMPLAINTS BEFORE I PUT MY TWO CHILDREN IN T...

Feb 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED COMING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. I COULD NOT STEER OR USE BRAKES. ALL THE ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON. I PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK AND IT STARTED BACK UP WITH NO PROBLEMS. I AM TAKING THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP TOMARROW. I WISH I KNEW ABOUT THE STALLING COMPLAINTS BEFORE I PUT MY TWO CHILDREN IN T...

Jan 27, 2004 Structure 45,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE MOLDING, AND IT'S NOT A SAFETY DEFECT IT WAS NORMAL. *AK WHILE DRIVING WATER WOULD GET INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *SC *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Visibility 45,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE MOLDING, AND IT'S NOT A SAFETY DEFECT IT WAS NORMAL. *AK WHILE DRIVING WATER WOULD GET INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *SC *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Structure 45,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE MOLDING, AND IT'S NOT A SAFETY DEFECT IT WAS NORMAL. *AK WHILE DRIVING WATER WOULD GET INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *SC *JB

Jan 27, 2004 Visibility 45,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER WHEN IT RAINED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE MOLDING, AND IT'S NOT A SAFETY DEFECT IT WAS NORMAL. *AK WHILE DRIVING WATER WOULD GET INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *SC *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Suspension 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE WAS RUMBLING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE JUMPING AND OR KICKING. THE DEALER REPLACED ONE DEFECTIVE PART AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RUMBLING NOISE WOULD NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED BY FORD ENGINEERS. FORD D...

Jan 23, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE WAS RUMBLING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE JUMPING AND OR KICKING. THE DEALER REPLACED ONE DEFECTIVE PART AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RUMBLING NOISE WOULD NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED BY FORD ENGINEERS. FORD D...

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE WAS RUMBLING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE JUMPING AND OR KICKING. THE DEALER REPLACED ONE DEFECTIVE PART AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RUMBLING NOISE WOULD NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED BY FORD ENGINEERS. FORD D...

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE WAS RUMBLING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE JUMPING AND OR KICKING. THE DEALER REPLACED ONE DEFECTIVE PART AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RUMBLING NOISE WOULD NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED BY FORD ENGINEERS. FORD D...

Jan 23, 2004 Equipment 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE WAS RUMBLING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE JUMPING AND OR KICKING. THE DEALER REPLACED ONE DEFECTIVE PART AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RUMBLING NOISE WOULD NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED BY FORD ENGINEERS. FORD D...

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS . WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENS AGAIN. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS . WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENS AGAIN. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash 25,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH AND A DEER CAME OUT IN THE ROAD AND I HIT IT. THE CAR SUSTAINED ENGINE DAMAGED AND PUSHED THE HOOD UP. IT PUSHED THE ENGINE BACK AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *LA

Jan 23, 2004 Suspension 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE WAS RUMBLING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE JUMPING AND OR KICKING. THE DEALER REPLACED ONE DEFECTIVE PART AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RUMBLING NOISE WOULD NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED BY FORD ENGINEERS. FORD D...

Jan 23, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE WAS RUMBLING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE JUMPING AND OR KICKING. THE DEALER REPLACED ONE DEFECTIVE PART AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RUMBLING NOISE WOULD NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED BY FORD ENGINEERS. FORD D...

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE WAS RUMBLING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE JUMPING AND OR KICKING. THE DEALER REPLACED ONE DEFECTIVE PART AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RUMBLING NOISE WOULD NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED BY FORD ENGINEERS. FORD D...

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE WAS RUMBLING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE JUMPING AND OR KICKING. THE DEALER REPLACED ONE DEFECTIVE PART AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RUMBLING NOISE WOULD NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED BY FORD ENGINEERS. FORD D...

Jan 23, 2004 Equipment 29,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE WAS RUMBLING. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE JUMPING AND OR KICKING. THE DEALER REPLACED ONE DEFECTIVE PART AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RUMBLING NOISE WOULD NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED BY FORD ENGINEERS. FORD D...

Jan 23, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS . WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENS AGAIN. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS . WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENS AGAIN. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Air Bags Crash 25,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH AND A DEER CAME OUT IN THE ROAD AND I HIT IT. THE CAR SUSTAINED ENGINE DAMAGED AND PUSHED THE HOOD UP. IT PUSHED THE ENGINE BACK AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *LA

Jan 20, 2004 Visibility

2002 FORD ESCAPE ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND FORD WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY BECAUSE REAR WIPERS NOT WORKING AND ENGINE MAKES AND JERK AT 3K RPM, NOT PART OF WARRANTY. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND FORD WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY BECAUSE REAR WIPERS NOT WORKING AND ENGINE MAKES AND JERK AT 3K RPM, NOT PART OF WARRANTY. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Visibility 54,000 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME, THE REAR WINDOW ON MY COMPANY-OWNED FORD ESCAPE HAS SHATTERED. THE TRUCK WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE DURING THIS SECOND OCCURANCE, DURING A NIGHT WHEN THE TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE TEEN'S. I'D BLAME THE COLD WEATHER, BUT THIS ALSO HAPPENED LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO DURING THE SUMMER WH...

Jan 20, 2004 Visibility

2002 FORD ESCAPE ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND FORD WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY BECAUSE REAR WIPERS NOT WORKING AND ENGINE MAKES AND JERK AT 3K RPM, NOT PART OF WARRANTY. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE ONLY 2 YEARS OLD AND FORD WILL NOT HONOR WARRANTY BECAUSE REAR WIPERS NOT WORKING AND ENGINE MAKES AND JERK AT 3K RPM, NOT PART OF WARRANTY. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Visibility 54,000 mi

FOR THE SECOND TIME, THE REAR WINDOW ON MY COMPANY-OWNED FORD ESCAPE HAS SHATTERED. THE TRUCK WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE DURING THIS SECOND OCCURANCE, DURING A NIGHT WHEN THE TEMPERATURES WERE IN THE TEEN'S. I'D BLAME THE COLD WEATHER, BUT THIS ALSO HAPPENED LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO DURING THE SUMMER WH...

Jan 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,700 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN IT STALLED AND THE WHEELS LOCKED UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 16, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,700 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN IT STALLED AND THE WHEELS LOCKED UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE ENGINE DIED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS RESULTED IN BRAKE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE IDLE ERROR CONTROL VALVE, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, THROTTLE BODY, EEC RELAY, DPFE SENSOR AND THE EVAP VALVE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS A NEW...

Jan 15, 2004 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS STARTING. THE DEALER MECHANIC HAS REPLACED THE STARTER, RELAY SWITCH, AND THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR ANOTHER REPAIR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS STARTING. THE DEALER MECHANIC HAS REPLACED THE STARTER, RELAY SWITCH, AND THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR ANOTHER REPAIR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 45,000 mi

COMPUTER CONTROLS LOCKED DOWN THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE COMPUTER WAS RESETTING WHEN IT DONE THIS AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE WINDSHIELD IS SEPARATING FROM THE CAR AND THE DEALER WILL NOT COVER THIS AS A DEFECT BECAUSE MY CAR IS THE ONLY ONE THEY KNOW OF.

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 45,000 mi

COMPUTER CONTROLS LOCKED DOWN THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE COMPUTER WAS RESETTING WHEN IT DONE THIS AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE WINDSHIELD IS SEPARATING FROM THE CAR AND THE DEALER WILL NOT COVER THIS AS A DEFECT BECAUSE MY CAR IS THE ONLY ONE THEY KNOW OF.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 25,200 mi

WITH NO WARNING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON OUR ESCAPE FAILED COMPLETELY AT 44,130 MILES. SO FAR, NO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HAS BEEN OFFERED BY FORD OR THE REPAIRING DEALER DISPITE ATTEMPTS BY ME TO GET RELIEF FOR THE $2700 REPAIR BILL! WE HAVE HAD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVETRAIN SINCE ABOU...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 25,200 mi

WITH NO WARNING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON OUR ESCAPE FAILED COMPLETELY AT 44,130 MILES. SO FAR, NO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HAS BEEN OFFERED BY FORD OR THE REPAIRING DEALER DISPITE ATTEMPTS BY ME TO GET RELIEF FOR THE $2700 REPAIR BILL! WE HAVE HAD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVETRAIN SINCE ABOU...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,600 mi

EXCESSIVE FRON ROTOR WEAR: THE DEALER EXAMINED THE ROTORS AND SAID THE WEAR WAS NORMAL, EVEN THOUGH THE MEASUREMENTS HE GAVE ME SHOW THE ROTORS ARE 70% WORN. HE AGREES THAT THEY SHOULD BE COMPLETELY WORN OUT BEFORE 50,000 MILES AND STILL CONSIDERS THIS TO BE NORMAL.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE ENGINE DIED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS RESULTED IN BRAKE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE IDLE ERROR CONTROL VALVE, MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, THROTTLE BODY, EEC RELAY, DPFE SENSOR AND THE EVAP VALVE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS A NEW...

Jan 15, 2004 Electrical System

THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS STARTING. THE DEALER MECHANIC HAS REPLACED THE STARTER, RELAY SWITCH, AND THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR ANOTHER REPAIR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS STARTING. THE DEALER MECHANIC HAS REPLACED THE STARTER, RELAY SWITCH, AND THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR ANOTHER REPAIR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 45,000 mi

COMPUTER CONTROLS LOCKED DOWN THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE COMPUTER WAS RESETTING WHEN IT DONE THIS AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE WINDSHIELD IS SEPARATING FROM THE CAR AND THE DEALER WILL NOT COVER THIS AS A DEFECT BECAUSE MY CAR IS THE ONLY ONE THEY KNOW OF.

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment 45,000 mi

COMPUTER CONTROLS LOCKED DOWN THE CAR. THE DEALER SAID THAT THE COMPUTER WAS RESETTING WHEN IT DONE THIS AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE WINDSHIELD IS SEPARATING FROM THE CAR AND THE DEALER WILL NOT COVER THIS AS A DEFECT BECAUSE MY CAR IS THE ONLY ONE THEY KNOW OF.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 25,200 mi

WITH NO WARNING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON OUR ESCAPE FAILED COMPLETELY AT 44,130 MILES. SO FAR, NO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HAS BEEN OFFERED BY FORD OR THE REPAIRING DEALER DISPITE ATTEMPTS BY ME TO GET RELIEF FOR THE $2700 REPAIR BILL! WE HAVE HAD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVETRAIN SINCE ABOU...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 25,200 mi

WITH NO WARNING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON OUR ESCAPE FAILED COMPLETELY AT 44,130 MILES. SO FAR, NO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE HAS BEEN OFFERED BY FORD OR THE REPAIRING DEALER DISPITE ATTEMPTS BY ME TO GET RELIEF FOR THE $2700 REPAIR BILL! WE HAVE HAD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVETRAIN SINCE ABOU...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,600 mi

EXCESSIVE FRON ROTOR WEAR: THE DEALER EXAMINED THE ROTORS AND SAID THE WEAR WAS NORMAL, EVEN THOUGH THE MEASUREMENTS HE GAVE ME SHOW THE ROTORS ARE 70% WORN. HE AGREES THAT THEY SHOULD BE COMPLETELY WORN OUT BEFORE 50,000 MILES AND STILL CONSIDERS THIS TO BE NORMAL.

Jan 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 100 mi

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND ONLY ONE MONTH OF HAVING IT ALL OF THE LIGHTS LIGHTED UP ON THE DASH BOARD AND THE ENGINE STOP WHILE GOING DOWN AN INTERSTATE RAMP. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS IN TRAFFIC GOING AT ABOUT 10 MPH WHEN IT SHUT OFF CAUSING TO REAR-END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. IT'S A PROB...

Jan 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 100 mi

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE AND ONLY ONE MONTH OF HAVING IT ALL OF THE LIGHTS LIGHTED UP ON THE DASH BOARD AND THE ENGINE STOP WHILE GOING DOWN AN INTERSTATE RAMP. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS IN TRAFFIC GOING AT ABOUT 10 MPH WHEN IT SHUT OFF CAUSING TO REAR-END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. IT'S A PROB...

Jan 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BUT THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE LOST. ALSO, VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. *AK

Jan 9, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BUT THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE LOST. ALSO, VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. *AK

Dec 30, 2003 Visibility 38,000 mi

AT TIMES OF HEAVY RAIN OR WET SNOW THE INTERIOR WINDOWS FOG SEVERELY. THEY FOG SO BADLY THAT CONDENSATION WILL RUN DOWN THE INSIDE OF WINDOWS RESULTING IN AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. I HAVE TRIED NUMEROUS METHODS OF TWEAKING THE CONTROLS BUT CAN NOT SEEM TO KEEP THE WINDOWS DEFOGGED ADEQUATELY. ...

Dec 30, 2003 Visibility 38,000 mi

AT TIMES OF HEAVY RAIN OR WET SNOW THE INTERIOR WINDOWS FOG SEVERELY. THEY FOG SO BADLY THAT CONDENSATION WILL RUN DOWN THE INSIDE OF WINDOWS RESULTING IN AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. I HAVE TRIED NUMEROUS METHODS OF TWEAKING THE CONTROLS BUT CAN NOT SEEM TO KEEP THE WINDOWS DEFOGGED ADEQUATELY. ...

Dec 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,199 mi

MY WIFE WAS COASTING (TRAVELING DOWNHILL) IN OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT (2 WHEEL DRIVE) WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. THE EFFECT WAS AS IF THE KEY HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. SHE LOST ALL POWER (STEERING, BRAKES, ETC) AND COASTED INTO A SIDEWALK. IT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. TAKING THE PROPER PREC...

Dec 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,199 mi

MY WIFE WAS COASTING (TRAVELING DOWNHILL) IN OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT (2 WHEEL DRIVE) WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. THE EFFECT WAS AS IF THE KEY HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. SHE LOST ALL POWER (STEERING, BRAKES, ETC) AND COASTED INTO A SIDEWALK. IT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. TAKING THE PROPER PREC...

Dec 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,351 mi

WHILE COMMUTING TO WORK AT VERY BUSY INTERSECTION, TRAVELING AT 20 MPH, VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED LOSING ALL POWER UTILITIES ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. A NUMBER OF PASSING MOTORISTS ATTEMPTED TO ASSIST IN MOVING VEHICLE OUT OF INTERSECTION BUT COULD NOT GET VEHICLE OUT OF PARK KEY WOULD NOT TURN ...

Dec 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. *AK

Dec 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,351 mi

WHILE COMMUTING TO WORK AT VERY BUSY INTERSECTION, TRAVELING AT 20 MPH, VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED LOSING ALL POWER UTILITIES ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. A NUMBER OF PASSING MOTORISTS ATTEMPTED TO ASSIST IN MOVING VEHICLE OUT OF INTERSECTION BUT COULD NOT GET VEHICLE OUT OF PARK KEY WOULD NOT TURN ...

Dec 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. *AK

Dec 12, 2003 Visibility 21,000 mi

REAR WINDSHIELD THERMAL MELTED THE CONNECTION TO DEFROSTER. DEALER REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WITHOUT ANY CHARGE. *AK *MR

Dec 12, 2003 Visibility 21,000 mi

REAR WINDSHIELD THERMAL MELTED THE CONNECTION TO DEFROSTER. DEALER REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WITHOUT ANY CHARGE. *AK *MR

Dec 10, 2003 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND AT 45-50 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION CROSSED OVER INTO HER LANE. THE VEHICLES ST...

Dec 10, 2003 Air Bags 20,000 mi

WITHIN ONE MONTH OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE (2002 FORD ESCAPE) THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. (SEE ODI #10051805 FOR INFORMATION REGARDING 1998 FORD RANGER COMPLAINT).*MR THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME VIBRATION PROBLEM, BUT THE DEALER CONTIN...

Dec 10, 2003 Suspension 20,000 mi

WITHIN ONE MONTH OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE (2002 FORD ESCAPE) THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. (SEE ODI #10051805 FOR INFORMATION REGARDING 1998 FORD RANGER COMPLAINT).*MR THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME VIBRATION PROBLEM, BUT THE DEALER CONTIN...

Dec 10, 2003 Air Bags Crash 20,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER OF THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND AT 45-50 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION CROSSED OVER INTO HER LANE. THE VEHICLES ST...

Dec 10, 2003 Air Bags 20,000 mi

WITHIN ONE MONTH OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE (2002 FORD ESCAPE) THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. (SEE ODI #10051805 FOR INFORMATION REGARDING 1998 FORD RANGER COMPLAINT).*MR THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME VIBRATION PROBLEM, BUT THE DEALER CONTIN...

Dec 10, 2003 Suspension 20,000 mi

WITHIN ONE MONTH OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE (2002 FORD ESCAPE) THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. (SEE ODI #10051805 FOR INFORMATION REGARDING 1998 FORD RANGER COMPLAINT).*MR THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME VIBRATION PROBLEM, BUT THE DEALER CONTIN...

Dec 8, 2003 Steering 44,050 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. *AK

Dec 8, 2003 Steering 44,050 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. *AK

Dec 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,500 mi

STALLING AT LOW SPEED AND DECELERATING WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. *NLM

Dec 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,500 mi

STALLING AT LOW SPEED AND DECELERATING WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. *NLM

Dec 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FIVE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THIS BRAND NEW VEHICLE, THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. *NLM

Dec 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FIVE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THIS BRAND NEW VEHICLE, THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. *NLM

Dec 2, 2003 Electrical System 35,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, IT EFFECTED THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE.*AK DEALER WOULD HONOR THE WARRANTY. IN THE TSB THAT WAS ISSUED, THE DIAGNOSTICS ITEMS WERE FINE. FORD THINK THEY NEED TO CHANGE THE ITEMS ON THE TSB. *PH

Dec 2, 2003 Steering 35,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, IT EFFECTED THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE.*AK DEALER WOULD HONOR THE WARRANTY. IN THE TSB THAT WAS ISSUED, THE DIAGNOSTICS ITEMS WERE FINE. FORD THINK THEY NEED TO CHANGE THE ITEMS ON THE TSB. *PH

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,944 mi

THE 2002 FOR ECAPE THAT I HAVE OWNED FOR 16 MONTHS HAS A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE THAT HAS MADE IT UNOPORABLE AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT IS SUPPOSED TO WARN YOU OF ENGINE TROUBLE NEVER WORKED. *AK

Dec 2, 2003 Electrical System 37,944 mi

THE 2002 FOR ECAPE THAT I HAVE OWNED FOR 16 MONTHS HAS A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE THAT HAS MADE IT UNOPORABLE AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT IS SUPPOSED TO WARN YOU OF ENGINE TROUBLE NEVER WORKED. *AK

Dec 2, 2003 Tires 37,944 mi

THE 2002 FOR ECAPE THAT I HAVE OWNED FOR 16 MONTHS HAS A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE THAT HAS MADE IT UNOPORABLE AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT IS SUPPOSED TO WARN YOU OF ENGINE TROUBLE NEVER WORKED. *AK

Dec 2, 2003 Electrical System 35,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, IT EFFECTED THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE.*AK DEALER WOULD HONOR THE WARRANTY. IN THE TSB THAT WAS ISSUED, THE DIAGNOSTICS ITEMS WERE FINE. FORD THINK THEY NEED TO CHANGE THE ITEMS ON THE TSB. *PH

Dec 2, 2003 Steering 35,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, IT EFFECTED THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE.*AK DEALER WOULD HONOR THE WARRANTY. IN THE TSB THAT WAS ISSUED, THE DIAGNOSTICS ITEMS WERE FINE. FORD THINK THEY NEED TO CHANGE THE ITEMS ON THE TSB. *PH

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,944 mi

THE 2002 FOR ECAPE THAT I HAVE OWNED FOR 16 MONTHS HAS A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE THAT HAS MADE IT UNOPORABLE AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT IS SUPPOSED TO WARN YOU OF ENGINE TROUBLE NEVER WORKED. *AK

Dec 2, 2003 Electrical System 37,944 mi

THE 2002 FOR ECAPE THAT I HAVE OWNED FOR 16 MONTHS HAS A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE THAT HAS MADE IT UNOPORABLE AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT IS SUPPOSED TO WARN YOU OF ENGINE TROUBLE NEVER WORKED. *AK

Dec 2, 2003 Tires 37,944 mi

THE 2002 FOR ECAPE THAT I HAVE OWNED FOR 16 MONTHS HAS A DEFECT IN THE ENGINE THAT HAS MADE IT UNOPORABLE AND THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT IS SUPPOSED TO WARN YOU OF ENGINE TROUBLE NEVER WORKED. *AK

Nov 10, 2003 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-45 MPH. VEHICLE HAS ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED 4 TIMES. DEALERSHIP MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BY UPDATING THE IAC VALVE, AND REPROGRAMMING THE PCM. *AK

Nov 10, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-45 MPH. VEHICLE HAS ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED 4 TIMES. DEALERSHIP MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BY UPDATING THE IAC VALVE, AND REPROGRAMMING THE PCM. *AK

Nov 10, 2003 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-45 MPH. VEHICLE HAS ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED 4 TIMES. DEALERSHIP MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BY UPDATING THE IAC VALVE, AND REPROGRAMMING THE PCM. *AK

Nov 10, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-45 MPH. VEHICLE HAS ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED 4 TIMES. DEALERSHIP MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BY UPDATING THE IAC VALVE, AND REPROGRAMMING THE PCM. *AK

Nov 7, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED SOMETHING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. AIR BAG LIGHT WENT OFF, BUT MONTHS LATER IT WAS ON AGAIN. *AK

Nov 7, 2003 Air Bags

THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED SOMETHING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. AIR BAG LIGHT WENT OFF, BUT MONTHS LATER IT WAS ON AGAIN. *AK

Nov 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLS WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THIS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST WEEK, SPEED 30 MPH. LOSS OF ALL POWER STEERING & BRAKES.*AK

Nov 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 42,000 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLS WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THIS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST WEEK, SPEED 30 MPH. LOSS OF ALL POWER STEERING & BRAKES.*AK

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,349 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE CONTROLS. OTHER PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: BOTH REAR DOOR'S BODY WEATHERSTRIPS HAD COME LOOSE AND WERE WARPED AND THE LEFT REAR QUARTER PAN...

Nov 5, 2003 Structure 13,349 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE CONTROLS. OTHER PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: BOTH REAR DOOR'S BODY WEATHERSTRIPS HAD COME LOOSE AND WERE WARPED AND THE LEFT REAR QUARTER PAN...

Nov 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,349 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE CONTROLS. OTHER PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: BOTH REAR DOOR'S BODY WEATHERSTRIPS HAD COME LOOSE AND WERE WARPED AND THE LEFT REAR QUARTER PAN...

Nov 5, 2003 Structure 13,349 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. *AK THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO DEFECTIVE ENGINE CONTROLS. OTHER PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWED: BOTH REAR DOOR'S BODY WEATHERSTRIPS HAD COME LOOSE AND WERE WARPED AND THE LEFT REAR QUARTER PAN...

Nov 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THERE WAS A DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED. *AK

Nov 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THERE WAS A DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED. *AK

Nov 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THERE WAS A DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED. *AK

Nov 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THERE WAS A DELAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED. *AK

Nov 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,000 mi

MY FORD ESCAPE STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWN AN EXIT RAMP. I LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKING CAPABILITY. *LA

Nov 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,000 mi

MY FORD ESCAPE STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWN AN EXIT RAMP. I LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKING CAPABILITY. *LA

Oct 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE BRAKE ROTOR WEAR: AFTER 34,600 MILES, THE ROTORS ARE 70% WORN ACCORDING TO THE DIMENSIONS GIVEN BY THE DEALER. THE DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL EVEN THOUGH HE UNDERSTANDS THAT THE BRAKES WILL BE WORN OUT BEFORE 50,000 MILES.*AK

Oct 28, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EXCESSIVE BRAKE ROTOR WEAR: AFTER 34,600 MILES, THE ROTORS ARE 70% WORN ACCORDING TO THE DIMENSIONS GIVEN BY THE DEALER. THE DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL EVEN THOUGH HE UNDERSTANDS THAT THE BRAKES WILL BE WORN OUT BEFORE 50,000 MILES.*AK

Oct 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,020 mi

FORD ESCAPE STALLED WHILE DRIVING, LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND BRAKES AT THE SAME TIME!!! *LA

Oct 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,020 mi

FORD ESCAPE STALLED WHILE DRIVING, LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND BRAKES AT THE SAME TIME!!! *LA

Oct 17, 2003 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2002 FOR ESCAPE XLT LEAKS INSIDE EVERY TIME IT RAINS. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE WINDSHIELD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE CAR BUT FORD WILL NOT COVER IT AS A DEFECT. THIS IS A DEFECT AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY MANUFACTURER. FILED COMPLAINTS WITH BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AND WILL BE TALKING TO...

Oct 17, 2003 Visibility

THE WINDSHIELD ON MY 2002 FOR ESCAPE XLT LEAKS INSIDE EVERY TIME IT RAINS. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE WINDSHIELD WAS SEPARATING FROM THE CAR BUT FORD WILL NOT COVER IT AS A DEFECT. THIS IS A DEFECT AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY MANUFACTURER. FILED COMPLAINTS WITH BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AND WILL BE TALKING TO...

Oct 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,990 mi

TODAY, AT APPROXIMATELY 11:45 AM EST, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELT THE STEERING TIGHTEN UP AND THE BRAKES AS WELL. I WAS UNAWARE THAT MY CAR HAD STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I COASTED OFF OF THE ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT WHERE I TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE AND RESTARTED I...

Oct 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,990 mi

TODAY, AT APPROXIMATELY 11:45 AM EST, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELT THE STEERING TIGHTEN UP AND THE BRAKES AS WELL. I WAS UNAWARE THAT MY CAR HAD STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I COASTED OFF OF THE ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT WHERE I TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE AND RESTARTED I...

Oct 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ENGINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Oct 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ENGINE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Oct 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

BETWEEN JULY AND AUGUST OF 2003 VEHICLE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR ONE WEEK BUT THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM

Oct 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

BETWEEN JULY AND AUGUST OF 2003 VEHICLE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR ONE WEEK BUT THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM

Sep 23, 2003 Air Bags Crash 10,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40/45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT.*AK *PH *JB

Sep 23, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

STIFF ACCELERATOR PEDEL. CANNOT MAKE A SMOOTH ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE PEDAL DOESN'T SEEM TO "GIVE" UNTIL IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. WHEN IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. THERE IS A SURGE OF ACCELERATION AND USUALLY THE TIRES JUST SPIN, WHETHER IT'S RAINING, SNOWING OR JUST PLAIN DRY OUT.

Sep 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

STIFF ACCELERATOR PEDEL. CANNOT MAKE A SMOOTH ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE PEDAL DOESN'T SEEM TO "GIVE" UNTIL IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. WHEN IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. THERE IS A SURGE OF ACCELERATION AND USUALLY THE TIRES JUST SPIN, WHETHER IT'S RAINING, SNOWING OR JUST PLAIN DRY OUT.

Sep 23, 2003 Visibility

STIFF ACCELERATOR PEDEL. CANNOT MAKE A SMOOTH ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE PEDAL DOESN'T SEEM TO "GIVE" UNTIL IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. WHEN IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. THERE IS A SURGE OF ACCELERATION AND USUALLY THE TIRES JUST SPIN, WHETHER IT'S RAINING, SNOWING OR JUST PLAIN DRY OUT.

Sep 23, 2003 Unknown Or Other

STIFF ACCELERATOR PEDEL. CANNOT MAKE A SMOOTH ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE PEDAL DOESN'T SEEM TO "GIVE" UNTIL IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. WHEN IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. THERE IS A SURGE OF ACCELERATION AND USUALLY THE TIRES JUST SPIN, WHETHER IT'S RAINING, SNOWING OR JUST PLAIN DRY OUT.

Sep 23, 2003 Air Bags Crash 10,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40/45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT.*AK *PH *JB

Sep 23, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

STIFF ACCELERATOR PEDEL. CANNOT MAKE A SMOOTH ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE PEDAL DOESN'T SEEM TO "GIVE" UNTIL IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. WHEN IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. THERE IS A SURGE OF ACCELERATION AND USUALLY THE TIRES JUST SPIN, WHETHER IT'S RAINING, SNOWING OR JUST PLAIN DRY OUT.

Sep 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

STIFF ACCELERATOR PEDEL. CANNOT MAKE A SMOOTH ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE PEDAL DOESN'T SEEM TO "GIVE" UNTIL IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. WHEN IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. THERE IS A SURGE OF ACCELERATION AND USUALLY THE TIRES JUST SPIN, WHETHER IT'S RAINING, SNOWING OR JUST PLAIN DRY OUT.

Sep 23, 2003 Visibility

STIFF ACCELERATOR PEDEL. CANNOT MAKE A SMOOTH ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE PEDAL DOESN'T SEEM TO "GIVE" UNTIL IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. WHEN IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. THERE IS A SURGE OF ACCELERATION AND USUALLY THE TIRES JUST SPIN, WHETHER IT'S RAINING, SNOWING OR JUST PLAIN DRY OUT.

Sep 23, 2003 Unknown Or Other

STIFF ACCELERATOR PEDEL. CANNOT MAKE A SMOOTH ACCELERATION FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE PEDAL DOESN'T SEEM TO "GIVE" UNTIL IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. WHEN IT'S PUSHED TOO MUCH. THERE IS A SURGE OF ACCELERATION AND USUALLY THE TIRES JUST SPIN, WHETHER IT'S RAINING, SNOWING OR JUST PLAIN DRY OUT.

Sep 17, 2003 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRE SIDEWALLS WERE THIN AND PUNCTURED EASILY. THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NLM

Sep 17, 2003 Electrical System 18,586 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE ON 07/04/02. THERE WAS A LITTLE OVER 500 MILE ON THE VEHICLE AT DATE OF PURCHASE. SINCE THEN, WE HAVE HAD THE SUV AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS 6 TIMES FOR PROBLEM RELATING TO WHAT SEEMS TO BE ELECTRICAL. #1 THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY, ...

Sep 17, 2003 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRE SIDEWALLS WERE THIN AND PUNCTURED EASILY. THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NLM

Sep 17, 2003 Electrical System 18,586 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE ON 07/04/02. THERE WAS A LITTLE OVER 500 MILE ON THE VEHICLE AT DATE OF PURCHASE. SINCE THEN, WE HAVE HAD THE SUV AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS 6 TIMES FOR PROBLEM RELATING TO WHAT SEEMS TO BE ELECTRICAL. #1 THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY, ...

Sep 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,000 mi

THE ENGINE ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY. IT STALLS WHILE SHIFTING GEARS AT A STANDSTILL AND WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS LAST CONDITION ESPECIALLY IS QUITE DANGEROUS AS THERE IS A LOSS OF BRAKING AND POWER STEERING. SOMETIMES IT WILL STALL UP TO 5 TIMES BEFORE GETTING IT OUT OF...

Sep 16, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 6,000 mi

THE ENGINE ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY. IT STALLS WHILE SHIFTING GEARS AT A STANDSTILL AND WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS LAST CONDITION ESPECIALLY IS QUITE DANGEROUS AS THERE IS A LOSS OF BRAKING AND POWER STEERING. SOMETIMES IT WILL STALL UP TO 5 TIMES BEFORE GETTING IT OUT OF...

Sep 11, 2003 Tires

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE'S TIRE (MANUFACTURER CONTINENTIAL TIRES) HAD SEPERATED AND HAD CAUSED 2 OTHER TIRES TO WEAR IMPROPERLY. THOUGH ALL RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED AND DOCUMENATION WAS PROVIDED TO THE DEALERSHIP, FORD OF VICKSBURG, I WAS TOLD THAT "IT WASN'T FORD'S PROBLEM OR RESPONSIBILI...

Sep 11, 2003 Tires

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE'S TIRE (MANUFACTURER CONTINENTIAL TIRES) HAD SEPERATED AND HAD CAUSED 2 OTHER TIRES TO WEAR IMPROPERLY. THOUGH ALL RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED AND DOCUMENATION WAS PROVIDED TO THE DEALERSHIP, FORD OF VICKSBURG, I WAS TOLD THAT "IT WASN'T FORD'S PROBLEM OR RESPONSIBILI...

Sep 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM A CONSUMER WHO HAS JUST PURCHASED A USED 2002 FORD ESCAPE FROM A FORD DEALERSHIP IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA. HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING STALLING WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AGO AND SPECIFICALLY ASKED THEM...

Sep 8, 2003 Electrical System 25,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE STALLS. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE TAKES AT LEAST SEVEN MINUTES. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, AND IS AT THE DEALERS AT THIS TIME.*AK

Sep 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I AM A CONSUMER WHO HAS JUST PURCHASED A USED 2002 FORD ESCAPE FROM A FORD DEALERSHIP IN RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA. HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING STALLING WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AGO AND SPECIFICALLY ASKED THEM...

Sep 8, 2003 Electrical System 25,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE STALLS. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE TAKES AT LEAST SEVEN MINUTES. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, AND IS AT THE DEALERS AT THIS TIME.*AK

Sep 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED. ONCE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVE, THE HORN BEGAN TO BLOW, AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE OR HAD TOUCHED THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED, HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT D...

Sep 4, 2003 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE STALLED. ONCE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVE, THE HORN BEGAN TO BLOW, AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE OR HAD TOUCHED THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED, HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT D...

Sep 4, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLE STALLED. ONCE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVE, THE HORN BEGAN TO BLOW, AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE OR HAD TOUCHED THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED, HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT D...

Sep 4, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE STALLED. ONCE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVE, THE HORN BEGAN TO BLOW, AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE OR HAD TOUCHED THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED, HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT D...

Sep 4, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLE STALLED. ONCE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVE, THE HORN BEGAN TO BLOW, AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE OR HAD TOUCHED THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED, HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT D...

Sep 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED. ONCE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVE, THE HORN BEGAN TO BLOW, AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE OR HAD TOUCHED THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED, HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT D...

Sep 4, 2003 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE STALLED. ONCE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVE, THE HORN BEGAN TO BLOW, AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE OR HAD TOUCHED THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED, HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT D...

Sep 4, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE VEHICLE STALLED. ONCE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVE, THE HORN BEGAN TO BLOW, AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE OR HAD TOUCHED THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED, HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT D...

Sep 4, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

THE VEHICLE STALLED. ONCE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVE, THE HORN BEGAN TO BLOW, AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE OR HAD TOUCHED THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED, HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT D...

Sep 4, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLE STALLED. ONCE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVE, THE HORN BEGAN TO BLOW, AND THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE OR HAD TOUCHED THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED, HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT D...

Sep 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE, 23K000MILES, STALLED FOR THE FIRST TIME GOING LESS THAN 20 MILES PER HOUR ONTO FREEWAY. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY, BUT THEN THE CAR RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. I VEERED OFF THE ROAD BUT AM VERY VERY FRIGHTENED ABOUT THIS HAPPENING IN A CIRCUMSTANCE WHERE I COULDN'T VEER OF...

Sep 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE, 23K000MILES, STALLED FOR THE FIRST TIME GOING LESS THAN 20 MILES PER HOUR ONTO FREEWAY. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY, BUT THEN THE CAR RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. I VEERED OFF THE ROAD BUT AM VERY VERY FRIGHTENED ABOUT THIS HAPPENING IN A CIRCUMSTANCE WHERE I COULDN'T VEER OF...

Aug 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,779 mi

2002 ESCAPE STALLED TWICE WITHOUT WARNING - DANGEROUS, AS YOU ARE UNAWARE WHEN THIS HAPPENS EXCEPT THAT THE STEERING BECOMES TIGHT, DIFFICULT TO STEER AND BRAKING IS DIFFICULT. HAPPENS WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH. NO LIGHTS COME ON IN THE DASH TO LET YOU KNOW - VERY SCARY.*AK

Aug 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 19,779 mi

2002 ESCAPE STALLED TWICE WITHOUT WARNING - DANGEROUS, AS YOU ARE UNAWARE WHEN THIS HAPPENS EXCEPT THAT THE STEERING BECOMES TIGHT, DIFFICULT TO STEER AND BRAKING IS DIFFICULT. HAPPENS WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH. NO LIGHTS COME ON IN THE DASH TO LET YOU KNOW - VERY SCARY.*AK

Aug 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED IN TRAFFIC 4 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW 13 MONTHS AGO. ALL 4 TIMES THE CAR WAS GLIDING DOWN A HILL. I LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKES. I HAVE ALMOST HIT OTHER CARS WHILE TRYING TO STOP THE CAR.*AK THIS IS A EXTREMELY DANGEROUS VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM ...

Aug 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED IN TRAFFIC 4 TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW 13 MONTHS AGO. ALL 4 TIMES THE CAR WAS GLIDING DOWN A HILL. I LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKES. I HAVE ALMOST HIT OTHER CARS WHILE TRYING TO STOP THE CAR.*AK THIS IS A EXTREMELY DANGEROUS VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM ...

Aug 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

FORD ESCAPE 2002 SUDDENLY STALLED ON MAJOR ROAD WHILE GOING 40 MPH, WAS ABLE TO VEER OFF INTO A SIDE STREET BUT WAS SCARED TO DEATH. *AK

Aug 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

FORD ESCAPE 2002 SUDDENLY STALLED ON MAJOR ROAD WHILE GOING 40 MPH, WAS ABLE TO VEER OFF INTO A SIDE STREET BUT WAS SCARED TO DEATH. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE ENGINE STALLED WHILE TRAVELLING ABOUT 30MPH DOWN ROAD. OIL, ENGINE, AND BATTERY LIGHTS CAME ON AND BOTH POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES FAILED. HAD TO LEAVE ROADWAY TO AVOID COLLISION. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND IT RESTARTED WITHOUT PROBLEM. CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP.*AK

Aug 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE ENGINE STALLED WHILE TRAVELLING ABOUT 30MPH DOWN ROAD. OIL, ENGINE, AND BATTERY LIGHTS CAME ON AND BOTH POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES FAILED. HAD TO LEAVE ROADWAY TO AVOID COLLISION. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND IT RESTARTED WITHOUT PROBLEM. CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP.*AK

Aug 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES AND THE DEALER COULDN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *PH

Aug 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES AND THE DEALER COULDN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *PH

Aug 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

AFTER 20,000 MILES ABS SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Service Brakes, Air

AFTER 20,000 MILES ABS SENSOR LIGHT STAYS ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. LOSES ALL POWER. AFTER THREE COMPLAINTS, DEALER STILL CANNOT DIAGNOSE.*AK

Aug 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. LOSES ALL POWER. AFTER THREE COMPLAINTS, DEALER STILL CANNOT DIAGNOSE.*AK

Jul 31, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SAFETY SYSTEM LIGHT KEEPS INDICATING THAT THE SEAT BELTS AND AIRBAGS DON'T WORK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SAFETY SYSTEM LIGHT KEEPS INDICATING THAT THE SEAT BELTS AND AIRBAGS DON'T WORK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH

Jul 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,525 mi

ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY ON MY FORD ESCAPE V6 WHEN DECELERATING.*AK

Jul 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL ,AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,525 mi

ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY ON MY FORD ESCAPE V6 WHEN DECELERATING.*AK

Jul 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL ,AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 26, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 13,155 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A SHOPPING CENTER. AS I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PREPARING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD, HOPPING THE CURB AND CONTINUING FORWARD INTO THE PATIO AREA. I APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP. IT HIT A TRASH CAN AND TABLES AND FINALL...

Jul 26, 2003 Air Bags Crash 13,155 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A SHOPPING CENTER. AS I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PREPARING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD, HOPPING THE CURB AND CONTINUING FORWARD INTO THE PATIO AREA. I APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP. IT HIT A TRASH CAN AND TABLES AND FINALL...

Jul 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 13,155 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A SHOPPING CENTER. AS I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PREPARING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD, HOPPING THE CURB AND CONTINUING FORWARD INTO THE PATIO AREA. I APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP. IT HIT A TRASH CAN AND TABLES AND FINALL...

Jul 26, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 13,155 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A SHOPPING CENTER. AS I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PREPARING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD, HOPPING THE CURB AND CONTINUING FORWARD INTO THE PATIO AREA. I APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP. IT HIT A TRASH CAN AND TABLES AND FINALL...

Jul 26, 2003 Air Bags Crash 13,155 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A SHOPPING CENTER. AS I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PREPARING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD, HOPPING THE CURB AND CONTINUING FORWARD INTO THE PATIO AREA. I APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP. IT HIT A TRASH CAN AND TABLES AND FINALL...

Jul 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 13,155 mi

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A SHOPPING CENTER. AS I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PREPARING TO STOP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD, HOPPING THE CURB AND CONTINUING FORWARD INTO THE PATIO AREA. I APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP. IT HIT A TRASH CAN AND TABLES AND FINALL...

Jul 24, 2003 Electrical System 21,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL, I WAS BRAKING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4 STALLED FOR NO REASON.*AK

Jul 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AT 15,000 MILES MY ENGINE BLEW. TWO WEEKS EARLIER MY SISTER WHO ALSO HAS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE LOST HER ENGINE AT 35,000 MILES. SINCE THEN THE CAR HAS BEEN BACK FOR THREE ROUNDS OF REPAIRS TO THE ENGINE, THE BALL BEARINGS, THE POWER STEERING, AND THE COOLANT. THIS CAR IS DANG...

Jul 24, 2003 Suspension

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AT 15,000 MILES MY ENGINE BLEW. TWO WEEKS EARLIER MY SISTER WHO ALSO HAS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE LOST HER ENGINE AT 35,000 MILES. SINCE THEN THE CAR HAS BEEN BACK FOR THREE ROUNDS OF REPAIRS TO THE ENGINE, THE BALL BEARINGS, THE POWER STEERING, AND THE COOLANT. THIS CAR IS DANG...

Jul 24, 2003 Suspension

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AT 15,000 MILES MY ENGINE BLEW. TWO WEEKS EARLIER MY SISTER WHO ALSO HAS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE LOST HER ENGINE AT 35,000 MILES. SINCE THEN THE CAR HAS BEEN BACK FOR THREE ROUNDS OF REPAIRS TO THE ENGINE, THE BALL BEARINGS, THE POWER STEERING, AND THE COOLANT. THIS CAR IS DANG...

Jul 24, 2003 Steering

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AT 15,000 MILES MY ENGINE BLEW. TWO WEEKS EARLIER MY SISTER WHO ALSO HAS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE LOST HER ENGINE AT 35,000 MILES. SINCE THEN THE CAR HAS BEEN BACK FOR THREE ROUNDS OF REPAIRS TO THE ENGINE, THE BALL BEARINGS, THE POWER STEERING, AND THE COOLANT. THIS CAR IS DANG...

Jul 24, 2003 Electrical System 21,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL, I WAS BRAKING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4 STALLED FOR NO REASON.*AK

Jul 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AT 15,000 MILES MY ENGINE BLEW. TWO WEEKS EARLIER MY SISTER WHO ALSO HAS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE LOST HER ENGINE AT 35,000 MILES. SINCE THEN THE CAR HAS BEEN BACK FOR THREE ROUNDS OF REPAIRS TO THE ENGINE, THE BALL BEARINGS, THE POWER STEERING, AND THE COOLANT. THIS CAR IS DANG...

Jul 24, 2003 Suspension

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AT 15,000 MILES MY ENGINE BLEW. TWO WEEKS EARLIER MY SISTER WHO ALSO HAS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE LOST HER ENGINE AT 35,000 MILES. SINCE THEN THE CAR HAS BEEN BACK FOR THREE ROUNDS OF REPAIRS TO THE ENGINE, THE BALL BEARINGS, THE POWER STEERING, AND THE COOLANT. THIS CAR IS DANG...

Jul 24, 2003 Suspension

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AT 15,000 MILES MY ENGINE BLEW. TWO WEEKS EARLIER MY SISTER WHO ALSO HAS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE LOST HER ENGINE AT 35,000 MILES. SINCE THEN THE CAR HAS BEEN BACK FOR THREE ROUNDS OF REPAIRS TO THE ENGINE, THE BALL BEARINGS, THE POWER STEERING, AND THE COOLANT. THIS CAR IS DANG...

Jul 24, 2003 Steering

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. AT 15,000 MILES MY ENGINE BLEW. TWO WEEKS EARLIER MY SISTER WHO ALSO HAS A 2002 FORD ESCAPE LOST HER ENGINE AT 35,000 MILES. SINCE THEN THE CAR HAS BEEN BACK FOR THREE ROUNDS OF REPAIRS TO THE ENGINE, THE BALL BEARINGS, THE POWER STEERING, AND THE COOLANT. THIS CAR IS DANG...

Jul 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET; 2 BARRIER INSIDE OF THE ENGINE. *AK

Jul 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A BLOWN HEAD GASKET; 2 BARRIER INSIDE OF THE ENGINE. *AK

Jul 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

ENGINE QUIT RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Jul 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

ENGINE QUIT RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Jul 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,450 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE STALLED I WAS SLOWING DOWN FROM APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES AN HOUR. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS EXITING THE INTERSTATE. BOTH TIMES THE VEHICLE STALLED I LOST THE POWER STEERING CAPABLILITES, BU...

Jul 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,450 mi

ON TWO OCCASIONS, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE STALLED I WAS SLOWING DOWN FROM APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES AN HOUR. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS EXITING THE INTERSTATE. BOTH TIMES THE VEHICLE STALLED I LOST THE POWER STEERING CAPABLILITES, BU...

Jul 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS AT BOTTOM OF INCLINE/DECLINE. *AK

Jul 10, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE STALLS AT BOTTOM OF INCLINE/DECLINE. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE TRAVELED 40 MPH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE TRAVELED 40 MPH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE COASTING DOWN A GENTLE HILL AT 40MPH- DIFFICULT TO STEER AND HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO AVOID CRASHING MYSELF AND MY INFANT INTO CAR INFRONT OF ME.*AK

Jul 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 16,000 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE COASTING DOWN A GENTLE HILL AT 40MPH- DIFFICULT TO STEER AND HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO AVOID CRASHING MYSELF AND MY INFANT INTO CAR INFRONT OF ME.*AK

Jul 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,000 mi

COMPLETE ENGINE SEIZURE AT 17,000 MILES. NUMBER 2 AND 5 CYLINDERS ARE DESTROYED. WE CHANGED THE OIL EVERY 5,000 MILES AND FORD IS FIGHTING US ON REPLACING THE ENGINE. AFTER SEARCHING NHTSA, I COME TO REALIZE WE ARE NOT ALONG. BURT FORD ARAPAHOE HAD BEEN HELPFUL, PROVIDING A RENTAL CAR FOR FREE; HOWE...

Jul 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,000 mi

COMPLETE ENGINE SEIZURE AT 17,000 MILES. NUMBER 2 AND 5 CYLINDERS ARE DESTROYED. WE CHANGED THE OIL EVERY 5,000 MILES AND FORD IS FIGHTING US ON REPLACING THE ENGINE. AFTER SEARCHING NHTSA, I COME TO REALIZE WE ARE NOT ALONG. BURT FORD ARAPAHOE HAD BEEN HELPFUL, PROVIDING A RENTAL CAR FOR FREE; HOWE...

Jun 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,150 mi

2002 ESCAPE XLT STALLED AT 40 MPH. LOSS OF BRAKES AND STEERING. VERY SCARY - FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT IN MAJOR TRAFFIC. TOOK TO FORD DEALERSHIP -BULLETIN FOUND ON IT AND "REPAIR" MADE. *AK

Jun 30, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND NO WITH WARNING THE LEFT AXLE SNAPPED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS, RESULTING IN A ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,500 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLED WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND GOING DOWN A HILL. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. OF COURSE THERE WAS LIMITED BREAKING AND THE STEERING GOT VERY STIFF. LUCKILY NO OTHER CARS WERE AROUND OR THERE COULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT.

Jun 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 33,150 mi

2002 ESCAPE XLT STALLED AT 40 MPH. LOSS OF BRAKES AND STEERING. VERY SCARY - FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT IN MAJOR TRAFFIC. TOOK TO FORD DEALERSHIP -BULLETIN FOUND ON IT AND "REPAIR" MADE. *AK

Jun 30, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND NO WITH WARNING THE LEFT AXLE SNAPPED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS, RESULTING IN A ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 30, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,500 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLED WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND GOING DOWN A HILL. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. OF COURSE THERE WAS LIMITED BREAKING AND THE STEERING GOT VERY STIFF. LUCKILY NO OTHER CARS WERE AROUND OR THERE COULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT.

Jun 27, 2003 Electrical System 12,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLASHED ERRATICALLY AND CONSUMER LOST FUNCTIONALITY OF THE STEERING AND BRAKING. *NLM

Jun 27, 2003 Electrical System 12,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLASHED ERRATICALLY AND CONSUMER LOST FUNCTIONALITY OF THE STEERING AND BRAKING. *NLM

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,344 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A FAULTY COMPUTER. *JB PH *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 14,500 mi

ENGINE STARTED MAKING A TICKING SOUND - DEALER SAID IT HAS TO BE REPLACED. THEY ALSO SAID THEY HAVE REPLACED SEVERAL OTHERS AS THE ENGINE "BLEW" AT HIGH ALTITUDE - I BOUGHT THIS 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN COLORADO. THE WON'T TELL ME EXACTLY WHAT'S WRONG AND WHETHER THE NEW ENGINE FROM THE FACTORY MAY ALSO ...

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,344 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A FAULTY COMPUTER. *JB PH *JB

Jun 26, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 14,500 mi

ENGINE STARTED MAKING A TICKING SOUND - DEALER SAID IT HAS TO BE REPLACED. THEY ALSO SAID THEY HAVE REPLACED SEVERAL OTHERS AS THE ENGINE "BLEW" AT HIGH ALTITUDE - I BOUGHT THIS 2002 FORD ESCAPE IN COLORADO. THE WON'T TELL ME EXACTLY WHAT'S WRONG AND WHETHER THE NEW ENGINE FROM THE FACTORY MAY ALSO ...

Jun 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER, AND IT WILL BE HARD TO GET THE VEHICLE BACK STARTED.DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT STALLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT AT 35 MILES AN HOUR. ALL POWER STOPPED. THE ENGINE LIGHT, OIL LIGHT, AND BATTERY LIGHT ALL CAME ON. I HAD MY ESCAPE TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY EXAMINED IT TODAY. THEY SAID THAT THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT AND THAT T...

Jun 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER, AND IT WILL BE HARD TO GET THE VEHICLE BACK STARTED.DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT STALLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT AT 35 MILES AN HOUR. ALL POWER STOPPED. THE ENGINE LIGHT, OIL LIGHT, AND BATTERY LIGHT ALL CAME ON. I HAD MY ESCAPE TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY EXAMINED IT TODAY. THEY SAID THAT THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT AND THAT T...

Jun 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A SLIGHT HILL AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME SLUGGISH, THEN THE ENGINE QUIT. THE DASH INSTRUMENT LIGHTS (CHECK ENGINE, AIRBAG, AND BATTERY) CAME ON AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK AT ALL. FORTUNATELY I WAS NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL AND COULD ROLL OVER TO THE...

Jun 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A SLIGHT HILL AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME SLUGGISH, THEN THE ENGINE QUIT. THE DASH INSTRUMENT LIGHTS (CHECK ENGINE, AIRBAG, AND BATTERY) CAME ON AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK AT ALL. FORTUNATELY I WAS NEAR THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL AND COULD ROLL OVER TO THE...

Jun 16, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHEN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE FRONT CENTER OF VEHICLE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 16, 2003 Air Bags Crash

WHEN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE FRONT CENTER OF VEHICLE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jun 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,500 mi

THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED. NO WARNING OCCURS PRIOR TO THE STALL. THE VEHICLE WILL RESTART IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT IS PLACED IN PARK. *NLM

Jun 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,500 mi

THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED. NO WARNING OCCURS PRIOR TO THE STALL. THE VEHICLE WILL RESTART IMMEDIATELY AFTER IT IS PLACED IN PARK. *NLM

Jun 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,625 mi

PROBLEMS WITH 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLS WOULD NOT START. *MR THE CONSUMER STATED IT WOULD TAKE THREE TRIES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD START. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY TECHNICAL SIGNALS. *JB

Jun 9, 2003 Electrical System 7,625 mi

PROBLEMS WITH 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLS WOULD NOT START. *MR THE CONSUMER STATED IT WOULD TAKE THREE TRIES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD START. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY TECHNICAL SIGNALS. *JB

Jun 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 7,625 mi

PROBLEMS WITH 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLS WOULD NOT START. *MR THE CONSUMER STATED IT WOULD TAKE THREE TRIES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD START. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY TECHNICAL SIGNALS. *JB

Jun 9, 2003 Electrical System 7,625 mi

PROBLEMS WITH 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLS WOULD NOT START. *MR THE CONSUMER STATED IT WOULD TAKE THREE TRIES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD START. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY TECHNICAL SIGNALS. *JB

Jun 7, 2003 Air Bags 19,000 mi

MY AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. INFORMED BY THE DEALER TODAY THAT THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT. IT IS DUE TO "RAIN WATER GETTING ON A SENSOR". THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT QUARTER PANEL WILL HAVE TO BE REMOVED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PART WILL BE ORDERED AND I'LL TAKE THE CAR BACK FOR REPAIRS. *JB

Jun 7, 2003 Air Bags 19,000 mi

MY AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. INFORMED BY THE DEALER TODAY THAT THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT. IT IS DUE TO "RAIN WATER GETTING ON A SENSOR". THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT QUARTER PANEL WILL HAVE TO BE REMOVED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PART WILL BE ORDERED AND I'LL TAKE THE CAR BACK FOR REPAIRS. *JB

Jun 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE ORTEGA HWY (VERY CURVY ROAD), I STARTED DECELERATING FOR AN UPCOMING CURVE, AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STOPPED WORKING, THE CAR DIED AND SLOWLY ROLLED TO A STOP. INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. I WAS EXTREMELY FORTUNATE THAT...

Jun 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE ORTEGA HWY (VERY CURVY ROAD), I STARTED DECELERATING FOR AN UPCOMING CURVE, AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES STOPPED WORKING, THE CAR DIED AND SLOWLY ROLLED TO A STOP. INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. I WAS EXTREMELY FORTUNATE THAT...

Jun 4, 2003 Power Train

2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS A TRANSMISSION SLIP PROBLEM THAT THEY DIDN'T WANT TO COVER UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN THIS HAPPENS IF PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. ALSO, IF TURNING IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE ONCOMING AND IT STALLS YOU COULD GET HIT FROM THE SI...

Jun 4, 2003 Power Train

2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS A TRANSMISSION SLIP PROBLEM THAT THEY DIDN'T WANT TO COVER UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN THIS HAPPENS IF PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. ALSO, IF TURNING IN FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE ONCOMING AND IT STALLS YOU COULD GET HIT FROM THE SI...

May 31, 2003 Power Train

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS FROM FIRST DAY I BOUGHT THE TRUCK STARTING WITH ALL MY CD'S GETTING JAMMED ONE AT A TIME EJECTING FROM MY 6XCD INDASH CHANGER I ALSO THEN PROCEEDED TO HAVE TROUBLE WITH STARTING THE TRUCK IN COLD OR HOT WEATHER OR EVEN HUMID WEATHER PROCEEDING WITH CONSTANT BREAK NOISES ...

May 31, 2003 Power Train

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS FROM FIRST DAY I BOUGHT THE TRUCK STARTING WITH ALL MY CD'S GETTING JAMMED ONE AT A TIME EJECTING FROM MY 6XCD INDASH CHANGER I ALSO THEN PROCEEDED TO HAVE TROUBLE WITH STARTING THE TRUCK IN COLD OR HOT WEATHER OR EVEN HUMID WEATHER PROCEEDING WITH CONSTANT BREAK NOISES ...

May 28, 2003 Electrical System 7,625 mi

I PURCHASED A FORD ESCAPE 2002 IN APRIL OF LAST YEAR FROM THE ABLE FORD DEALERSHIP IN ROCKVILLE CENTRE. THE PROCESSOR (COMPUTER PART OF THE ENGINE) FAILED IN MARCH 2003 AND WAS REPLACED IT'S NOW MAY 2003 I AM STILL HAVING ISSUES WITH THE PROCESSOR. THEY TOOK THE CAR IN ON FRIDAY MAY 16, 2003 AND PUT...

May 28, 2003 Wheels

NAR 05/28/2003 *MR THE CONSUMER FAILED TO MAINTAIN REASONABLE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED TWO CAR COLLISION. *CB

May 28, 2003 Electrical System 7,625 mi

I PURCHASED A FORD ESCAPE 2002 IN APRIL OF LAST YEAR FROM THE ABLE FORD DEALERSHIP IN ROCKVILLE CENTRE. THE PROCESSOR (COMPUTER PART OF THE ENGINE) FAILED IN MARCH 2003 AND WAS REPLACED IT'S NOW MAY 2003 I AM STILL HAVING ISSUES WITH THE PROCESSOR. THEY TOOK THE CAR IN ON FRIDAY MAY 16, 2003 AND PUT...

May 28, 2003 Wheels

NAR 05/28/2003 *MR THE CONSUMER FAILED TO MAINTAIN REASONABLE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED TWO CAR COLLISION. *CB

May 26, 2003 Electrical System 8,874 mi

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT THAT STALLED TODAY FOR THE FIRST TIME AT 8900 MILES. I HAVE READ A LOT OF EMAILS ON ESCAPE-CENTRAL.COM ON THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T FORD AGGRESSIVELY DOING SOMETHING TO FIX IT? I WAS TRAVELING ON A VERY BUSY STREET UNDER CONSTRUCTION WITH NO TURN OFF WHEN IT H...

May 26, 2003 Electrical System 8,874 mi

I OWN A 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT THAT STALLED TODAY FOR THE FIRST TIME AT 8900 MILES. I HAVE READ A LOT OF EMAILS ON ESCAPE-CENTRAL.COM ON THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T FORD AGGRESSIVELY DOING SOMETHING TO FIX IT? I WAS TRAVELING ON A VERY BUSY STREET UNDER CONSTRUCTION WITH NO TURN OFF WHEN IT H...

May 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,500 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT - OUR VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS STALLS ON THE EXPRESSWAY. IT TAKES OUT POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES. EACH TIME IT STARTS BACK UP AFTER I CAN GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED.

May 23, 2003 Air Bags

WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES FOR THE AIR BAG LIGHT. IT KEEPS COMING ON AND WON'T SHUT OFF. THIS VEHICLE IS JUST A YEAR OLD. THE DEALER REPAIR CENTER CAN'T SEEM TO GET THE PROBLEM REPAIRED

May 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,500 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT - OUR VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS STALLS ON THE EXPRESSWAY. IT TAKES OUT POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES. EACH TIME IT STARTS BACK UP AFTER I CAN GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED.

May 23, 2003 Air Bags

WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR 4 TIMES FOR THE AIR BAG LIGHT. IT KEEPS COMING ON AND WON'T SHUT OFF. THIS VEHICLE IS JUST A YEAR OLD. THE DEALER REPAIR CENTER CAN'T SEEM TO GET THE PROBLEM REPAIRED

May 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD ESCAPE 2002 STALLED COMING DOWN A HILL WITH FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL. *JB

May 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD ESCAPE 2002 STALLED COMING DOWN A HILL WITH FOOT OFF GAS PEDAL. *JB

May 8, 2003 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. NEITHER FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *NLM

May 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 14,798 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 - 40 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD SIMPLY STALL OR SHUT DOWN FOR NO REASON. THIS CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO PRESS. THERE WAS A LOT OF RESISTANCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO BECAM...

May 8, 2003 Air Bags

WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. NEITHER FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *NLM

May 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 14,798 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 - 40 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD SIMPLY STALL OR SHUT DOWN FOR NO REASON. THIS CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO PRESS. THERE WAS A LOT OF RESISTANCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. ALL WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO BECAM...

Apr 30, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

PURCHASED 2002 MODEL IN 10/01. THREE WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING AND LOOSE. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER, THE BOLT IN THE STEERING WHEEL CAME UNSECURED. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO CUSTOMER ERROR. IN 2002 THE UPHOLSTERY OVER THE CARGO SPACE WAS HANGING DOWN FROM THE CEILING AND THE FOA...

Apr 30, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages Crash

PURCHASED 2002 MODEL IN 10/01. THREE WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING AND LOOSE. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER, THE BOLT IN THE STEERING WHEEL CAME UNSECURED. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO CUSTOMER ERROR. IN 2002 THE UPHOLSTERY OVER THE CARGO SPACE WAS HANGING DOWN FROM THE CEILING AND THE FOA...

Apr 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 7,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I294 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN 127TH STREET AND APPROXIMATELY 103RD STREET, THE ENGINE ON OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE BLEW UP. THERE WAS NO WARNING IN TERMS OF WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATORS THAT THERE WAS ANY PROBLEM. SHORTLY AFTER ENTERING THE INTERSTATE, THE CAR BEGAN TO MAKE A MOTOR BOA...

Apr 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 7,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I294 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN 127TH STREET AND APPROXIMATELY 103RD STREET, THE ENGINE ON OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE BLEW UP. THERE WAS NO WARNING IN TERMS OF WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATORS THAT THERE WAS ANY PROBLEM. SHORTLY AFTER ENTERING THE INTERSTATE, THE CAR BEGAN TO MAKE A MOTOR BOA...

Apr 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND GOING AROUND A CURVE, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLED ON ME FOR THE 3RD TIME. I HAVE NO WARNING AND I LOSE MY STEERING AND BRAKES. MY FIRST STALL HAPPENED DURING THE FIRST MONTH THAT I OWNED IT. I WAS 4 MONTHS PREGNANT. THE 2ND STALL HAPPENED WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ...

Apr 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH AND GOING AROUND A CURVE, MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLED ON ME FOR THE 3RD TIME. I HAVE NO WARNING AND I LOSE MY STEERING AND BRAKES. MY FIRST STALL HAPPENED DURING THE FIRST MONTH THAT I OWNED IT. I WAS 4 MONTHS PREGNANT. THE 2ND STALL HAPPENED WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ...

Apr 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

ENGINE STALLED ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 55 MPH. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER IN BUMPER-TO-BUMPER RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. RE-STARTED RIGHT AWAY. DEALER (TWO RIVERS FORD IN NASHVILLE) ADVISES THEY'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM, DESPITE MANY COMPLAINTS TO NHTSA AND TEC...

Apr 17, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,000 mi

ENGINE STALLED ON MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 55 MPH. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER IN BUMPER-TO-BUMPER RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. RE-STARTED RIGHT AWAY. DEALER (TWO RIVERS FORD IN NASHVILLE) ADVISES THEY'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM, DESPITE MANY COMPLAINTS TO NHTSA AND TEC...

Apr 9, 2003 Power Train 30,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED. I AM CONCERNED WITH ALL OF THE UPDATES THAT I HAVE SEEN ON THE SAFETY ISSUE OF THE VEHICLE SIMPLY SHUTTING DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. THE PROBLEM I AM DEALING WITH IS THE 4WD IS STUCK IN 4WD. THE 4WD LIGHT ISN'T ON, BUT WHEN I TURN SHARPLY, I CAN FEEL THE WHEELS GRABBI...

Apr 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,800 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLED WHILE IN MOTION FOR THE SECOND TIME. IT STALLED IN FEB. 2002 AND A FORD TSB TO UPDATE THE PCM WAS PERFORMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM IN JUNE OF THE SAME YEAR. EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL THE OTHER DAY WHEN IT STALLED WHILE COASTING AFTER A BRIEF PERIOD OF ACCELERATION TO ENTER A H...

Apr 9, 2003 Power Train 30,000 mi

I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED. I AM CONCERNED WITH ALL OF THE UPDATES THAT I HAVE SEEN ON THE SAFETY ISSUE OF THE VEHICLE SIMPLY SHUTTING DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. THE PROBLEM I AM DEALING WITH IS THE 4WD IS STUCK IN 4WD. THE 4WD LIGHT ISN'T ON, BUT WHEN I TURN SHARPLY, I CAN FEEL THE WHEELS GRABBI...

Apr 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,800 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLED WHILE IN MOTION FOR THE SECOND TIME. IT STALLED IN FEB. 2002 AND A FORD TSB TO UPDATE THE PCM WAS PERFORMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM IN JUNE OF THE SAME YEAR. EVERYTHING WAS FINE UNTIL THE OTHER DAY WHEN IT STALLED WHILE COASTING AFTER A BRIEF PERIOD OF ACCELERATION TO ENTER A H...

Apr 7, 2003 Electrical System 27,800 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE PURCHASED AT JOHN ELWAY FORD IN BOULDER, CO STALLED ON ME. I'VE PREVIOUSLY HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FIXED AFTER BEING BROUGHT IN NUMEROUS TIMES. AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED, IT WOULD MAKE AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT BACK DOWN. THE SERVICE P...

Apr 7, 2003 Electrical System 27,800 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE PURCHASED AT JOHN ELWAY FORD IN BOULDER, CO STALLED ON ME. I'VE PREVIOUSLY HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN FIXED AFTER BEING BROUGHT IN NUMEROUS TIMES. AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED, IT WOULD MAKE AN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT BACK DOWN. THE SERVICE P...

Apr 6, 2003 Tires 9,866 mi

TIRE BLEW OUT IN THE SIDEWALL. TIRE IS A CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC SUV 235/70R16 (NOTE THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS TIRE SIZE LISTED FOR THIS TIRE MODEL BUT THIS IS THE CORRECT SIZE). AREA WHERE DEFECT OCCURRED APPEARS TO BE WHERE TREAD AND SIDEWALL MEET. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF PRIOR DAMAGE TO TIRE. I DID...

Apr 6, 2003 Tires 9,866 mi

TIRE BLEW OUT IN THE SIDEWALL. TIRE IS A CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC SUV 235/70R16 (NOTE THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS TIRE SIZE LISTED FOR THIS TIRE MODEL BUT THIS IS THE CORRECT SIZE). AREA WHERE DEFECT OCCURRED APPEARS TO BE WHERE TREAD AND SIDEWALL MEET. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF PRIOR DAMAGE TO TIRE. I DID...

Apr 4, 2003 Power Train 265,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE ENGINE WOULD REV WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER BUT THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. *JB *NLM

Apr 4, 2003 Power Train 265,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE ENGINE WOULD REV WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER BUT THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED. *JB *NLM

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 12,015 mi

ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED WHILE I WAS DRIVING CAUSING THE OIL PAN TO EXPLODE AND THE OIL CAUGHT ON FIRE.

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 12,015 mi

ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED WHILE I WAS DRIVING CAUSING THE OIL PAN TO EXPLODE AND THE OIL CAUGHT ON FIRE.

Apr 2, 2003 Power Train

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE PCM. *JB *NLM

Apr 2, 2003 Power Train

THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE PCM. *JB *NLM

Mar 28, 2003 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED ON 4 OCCASIONS. *JB.....*AK

Mar 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,900 mi

OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED TWICE WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH. THE INCIDENTS WERE ABOUT 3 WEEKS APART. WE HAD TO PUT OUR HAZARDS ON TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK TO BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT OUR DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 28, 2003 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED ON 4 OCCASIONS. *JB.....*AK

Mar 28, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,900 mi

OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED TWICE WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH. THE INCIDENTS WERE ABOUT 3 WEEKS APART. WE HAD TO PUT OUR HAZARDS ON TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK TO BE ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT OUR DEALERSHIP SAID THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,800 mi

ON MARCH 25, 2003, AT 5:15 PM MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 13800 MILES STALLED GOING DOWN A STEADY GRADE. I LOST ALL POWER TO THE STEERING AND BRAKES. IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, WITH SEVERAL OTHER MOTORISTS IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND ME, I HAD TO FIGHT THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEH...

Mar 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,800 mi

ON MARCH 25, 2003, AT 5:15 PM MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 13800 MILES STALLED GOING DOWN A STEADY GRADE. I LOST ALL POWER TO THE STEERING AND BRAKES. IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, WITH SEVERAL OTHER MOTORISTS IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND ME, I HAD TO FIGHT THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEH...

Mar 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 20000 MILES ON IT. ON SUNDAY MARCH 23, 2003 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AROUND 45 MILES AN HOUR. SHE CAME UP TO A SLOWER CAR SOW SHE RELEASED THE GAS. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. SHE HAD TO FORCEFULLY GET OFF THE ROAD TRYING TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. SHE PULLE...

Mar 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD ESCAPE WITH 20000 MILES ON IT. ON SUNDAY MARCH 23, 2003 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AROUND 45 MILES AN HOUR. SHE CAME UP TO A SLOWER CAR SOW SHE RELEASED THE GAS. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. SHE HAD TO FORCEFULLY GET OFF THE ROAD TRYING TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. SHE PULLE...

Mar 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE OVER THE MATHEWS BRIDGE IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE CUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF THE BRIDGE AND COAST TO A STOP. IT RESTARTED RIGHT AWAY. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME WAS APPROX 1 MONTH AGO. ENGINE CUT OFF WITHOUT WAR...

Mar 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE OVER THE MATHEWS BRIDGE IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE CUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF THE BRIDGE AND COAST TO A STOP. IT RESTARTED RIGHT AWAY. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME WAS APPROX 1 MONTH AGO. ENGINE CUT OFF WITHOUT WAR...

Mar 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE - ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Mar 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE - ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. *JB

Mar 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. I MANAGED TO PULL OFF ONTO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE PROBLEM WAS A BAD SENSOR. *NLM

Mar 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. I MANAGED TO PULL OFF ONTO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE PROBLEM WAS A BAD SENSOR. *NLM

Mar 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLED OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME. I WAS GOING ABOUT 10 MILES PER HOUR OR SO AND THE CHECK ENGINE/CHECK EMISSION/CHECK BATTERY LIGHTS CAME ON. THE CAR DID NOT COME TO A DEAD STOP BUT ALMOST FELT LIKE IT WAS LOCKING UP AND WAS BARELY MOVING. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A...

Mar 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE STALLED OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME. I WAS GOING ABOUT 10 MILES PER HOUR OR SO AND THE CHECK ENGINE/CHECK EMISSION/CHECK BATTERY LIGHTS CAME ON. THE CAR DID NOT COME TO A DEAD STOP BUT ALMOST FELT LIKE IT WAS LOCKING UP AND WAS BARELY MOVING. FORTUNATELY, I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A...

Mar 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Mar 13, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Mar 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,580 mi

THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE CAR WAS UNDER WAY ON A BUSY ROAD (OIL LIGHT CAME ON, POWER JUST DIED TO EVERYTHING). CAR HAD UNDER 1200 MILES. DEALER FIXED PER A TECHNICAL BULLETIN. 3/8/03 IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY, ACCIDENT NARROWLY AVOIDED. CAR HAS ABOUT 4600 MILES. CAR IS BACK AT DEALER. ...

Mar 10, 2003 Electrical System 400 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE/OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE MAIN COMPUTER WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 10, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,580 mi

THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE CAR WAS UNDER WAY ON A BUSY ROAD (OIL LIGHT CAME ON, POWER JUST DIED TO EVERYTHING). CAR HAD UNDER 1200 MILES. DEALER FIXED PER A TECHNICAL BULLETIN. 3/8/03 IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY, ACCIDENT NARROWLY AVOIDED. CAR HAS ABOUT 4600 MILES. CAR IS BACK AT DEALER. ...

Mar 10, 2003 Electrical System 400 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE/OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE MAIN COMPUTER WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,601 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE, 12642 MILES ON VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STEER AND BRAKING WAS DIFFICULT. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP. RESTARTED VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP ON 2/28/03 FOR SERVICE.

Mar 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,601 mi

2002 FORD ESCAPE, 12642 MILES ON VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STEER AND BRAKING WAS DIFFICULT. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP. RESTARTED VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP ON 2/28/03 FOR SERVICE.

Feb 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,400 mi

THE ENGINE FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES AND STEERING TO LOCK UP.*DT *JB

Feb 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,400 mi

THE ENGINE FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES AND STEERING TO LOCK UP.*DT *JB

Feb 26, 2003 Electrical System 8,000 mi

FORD ESCAPE XLT MIDNIGHT EDITION 2002 STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON A CLEAR DAY. LUCKILY THERE WAS ROADWORK SO I COULD PULL OVER EASILY ALTHOUGH BRAKING AND STEERING WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. ONE WEEK LATER CAR DIDN'T START AND GARAGE TOLD ME THAT THE BATTERY HAD BURST, THEY REPLACED BATTERY.*JB

Feb 26, 2003 Electrical System 8,000 mi

FORD ESCAPE XLT MIDNIGHT EDITION 2002 STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON A CLEAR DAY. LUCKILY THERE WAS ROADWORK SO I COULD PULL OVER EASILY ALTHOUGH BRAKING AND STEERING WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. ONE WEEK LATER CAR DIDN'T START AND GARAGE TOLD ME THAT THE BATTERY HAD BURST, THEY REPLACED BATTERY.*JB

Feb 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,500 mi

VEHICLE QUIT RUNNING WHILE ENTERING A FREEWAY BRIDGE, RESULTING IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY, RESULTING IN A VERY UNSAFE AND POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER PLACING IT IN PARK AND CYCLING THE KEY. I CONTACTED FOR...

Feb 24, 2003 Power Train

NAR 02/28/2003 MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL. *CB

Feb 24, 2003 Wheels

NAR 02/28/2003 MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL. *CB

Feb 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 17,500 mi

VEHICLE QUIT RUNNING WHILE ENTERING A FREEWAY BRIDGE, RESULTING IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY, RESULTING IN A VERY UNSAFE AND POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER PLACING IT IN PARK AND CYCLING THE KEY. I CONTACTED FOR...

Feb 24, 2003 Power Train

NAR 02/28/2003 MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL. *CB

Feb 24, 2003 Wheels

NAR 02/28/2003 MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE CLUTCH AND FLYWHEEL. *CB

Feb 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,000 mi

ENGINE CUT OUT TWICE TODAY WHILE DRIVING. LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS IS THE 5TH FAILURE SINCE PURCHASE.

Feb 19, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,000 mi

ENGINE CUT OUT TWICE TODAY WHILE DRIVING. LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS IS THE 5TH FAILURE SINCE PURCHASE.

Feb 18, 2003 Air Bags 2,000 mi

ON MY NEW FORD ESCAPE 2002 BOUGHT 8-2002. MY GAS PEDAL STUCK, MY BRAKES WERE LEAKING FLUID MY IGNITION HAS BROKE. MY PASSANGER SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY AND HAS OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THERE IS A VIBRATION IN MY LEFT FRONT END AND MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON...

Feb 18, 2003 Electrical System 2,000 mi

ON MY NEW FORD ESCAPE 2002 BOUGHT 8-2002. MY GAS PEDAL STUCK, MY BRAKES WERE LEAKING FLUID MY IGNITION HAS BROKE. MY PASSANGER SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY AND HAS OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THERE IS A VIBRATION IN MY LEFT FRONT END AND MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON...

Feb 18, 2003 Fuel System, Other 2,000 mi

ON MY NEW FORD ESCAPE 2002 BOUGHT 8-2002. MY GAS PEDAL STUCK, MY BRAKES WERE LEAKING FLUID MY IGNITION HAS BROKE. MY PASSANGER SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY AND HAS OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THERE IS A VIBRATION IN MY LEFT FRONT END AND MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON...

Feb 18, 2003 Seat Belts 2,000 mi

ON MY NEW FORD ESCAPE 2002 BOUGHT 8-2002. MY GAS PEDAL STUCK, MY BRAKES WERE LEAKING FLUID MY IGNITION HAS BROKE. MY PASSANGER SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY AND HAS OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THERE IS A VIBRATION IN MY LEFT FRONT END AND MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON...

Feb 18, 2003 Equipment 2,000 mi

ON MY NEW FORD ESCAPE 2002 BOUGHT 8-2002. MY GAS PEDAL STUCK, MY BRAKES WERE LEAKING FLUID MY IGNITION HAS BROKE. MY PASSANGER SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY AND HAS OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THERE IS A VIBRATION IN MY LEFT FRONT END AND MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON...

Feb 18, 2003 Air Bags 2,000 mi

ON MY NEW FORD ESCAPE 2002 BOUGHT 8-2002. MY GAS PEDAL STUCK, MY BRAKES WERE LEAKING FLUID MY IGNITION HAS BROKE. MY PASSANGER SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY AND HAS OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THERE IS A VIBRATION IN MY LEFT FRONT END AND MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON...

Feb 18, 2003 Electrical System 2,000 mi

ON MY NEW FORD ESCAPE 2002 BOUGHT 8-2002. MY GAS PEDAL STUCK, MY BRAKES WERE LEAKING FLUID MY IGNITION HAS BROKE. MY PASSANGER SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY AND HAS OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THERE IS A VIBRATION IN MY LEFT FRONT END AND MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON...

Feb 18, 2003 Fuel System, Other 2,000 mi

ON MY NEW FORD ESCAPE 2002 BOUGHT 8-2002. MY GAS PEDAL STUCK, MY BRAKES WERE LEAKING FLUID MY IGNITION HAS BROKE. MY PASSANGER SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY AND HAS OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THERE IS A VIBRATION IN MY LEFT FRONT END AND MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON...

Feb 18, 2003 Seat Belts 2,000 mi

ON MY NEW FORD ESCAPE 2002 BOUGHT 8-2002. MY GAS PEDAL STUCK, MY BRAKES WERE LEAKING FLUID MY IGNITION HAS BROKE. MY PASSANGER SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY AND HAS OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THERE IS A VIBRATION IN MY LEFT FRONT END AND MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON...

Feb 18, 2003 Equipment 2,000 mi

ON MY NEW FORD ESCAPE 2002 BOUGHT 8-2002. MY GAS PEDAL STUCK, MY BRAKES WERE LEAKING FLUID MY IGNITION HAS BROKE. MY PASSANGER SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE PROPERLY AND HAS OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THERE IS A VIBRATION IN MY LEFT FRONT END AND MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON...

Feb 14, 2003 Visibility 8,000 mi

THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *JB

Feb 14, 2003 Visibility 8,000 mi

THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *JB

Feb 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES SEIZED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. *DT *JB

Feb 11, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES SEIZED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. *DT *JB

Feb 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASSIONS VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON A CLEAR ROAD, AT A MINIMAL SPEED. DIFFICULT TO PULL OFF ROAD, STEERING AND DRIVING WERE DIFFICULT, ALL WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED.

Feb 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASSIONS VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON A CLEAR ROAD, AT A MINIMAL SPEED. DIFFICULT TO PULL OFF ROAD, STEERING AND DRIVING WERE DIFFICULT, ALL WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED.

Feb 7, 2003 Power Train 6 mi

THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE'S CLUTCH AND IT WOULDN'T GO INTO 1ST OR 2ND GEAR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED , AND THE CLUTCH BURNED. THE CABLE WAS REINSTALLED. THERE WAS A CHATTERING IN THE CLUTCH, AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL HAD GONE TO THE FLOOR BEFORE BE...

Feb 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

THE TRUCK WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD WHICH ALLOWED THE DRIVER TO BE THROWN IN THE BACK SEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. PH SEE VOQ#10021715 FOR REPOSITORY LINK TO PAR. CW

Feb 7, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

THE TRUCK WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD WHICH ALLOWED THE DRIVER TO BE THROWN IN THE BACK SEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. PH SEE VOQ#10021715 FOR REPOSITORY LINK TO PAR. CW

Feb 7, 2003 Power Train 6 mi

THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE'S CLUTCH AND IT WOULDN'T GO INTO 1ST OR 2ND GEAR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED , AND THE CLUTCH BURNED. THE CABLE WAS REINSTALLED. THERE WAS A CHATTERING IN THE CLUTCH, AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL HAD GONE TO THE FLOOR BEFORE BE...

Feb 7, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash

THE TRUCK WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD WHICH ALLOWED THE DRIVER TO BE THROWN IN THE BACK SEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. PH SEE VOQ#10021715 FOR REPOSITORY LINK TO PAR. CW

Feb 7, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

THE TRUCK WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD WHICH ALLOWED THE DRIVER TO BE THROWN IN THE BACK SEAT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. PH SEE VOQ#10021715 FOR REPOSITORY LINK TO PAR. CW

Feb 4, 2003 Power Train 14,500 mi

I HAVE NOW HAD MY ESCAPE FOR 9 MONTHS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 01/10/03 BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PAST 2ND GEAR (NO MATTER HOW FAST I WAS GOING). THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND WHEN THEY TEST DROVE IT EVEN THE NEW TRANSMISSION DID NOT WANT TO SHIFT. NEEDLESS TO SAY I ...

Feb 4, 2003 Power Train 14,500 mi

I HAVE NOW HAD MY ESCAPE FOR 9 MONTHS. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 01/10/03 BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PAST 2ND GEAR (NO MATTER HOW FAST I WAS GOING). THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND WHEN THEY TEST DROVE IT EVEN THE NEW TRANSMISSION DID NOT WANT TO SHIFT. NEEDLESS TO SAY I ...

Jan 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,093 mi

STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE RADIATOR LIGHT TURNED ON. IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND REFILLED THE RESEVOIR. NOT LOW, BUT ADDED A LITTLE FLUID.

Jan 25, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,093 mi

STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE RADIATOR LIGHT TURNED ON. IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND REFILLED THE RESEVOIR. NOT LOW, BUT ADDED A LITTLE FLUID.

Jan 20, 2003 Electrical System 9,300 mi

WHEN DRIVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE, 35MPH, SLIGHTLY DOWNHILL, THE CAR LOSES POWER. IT BECOMES DIFFICULT TO BRAKE AND STEER. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE BUYING THE CAR IN JULY 2002. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Jan 20, 2003 Electrical System 9,300 mi

WHEN DRIVING MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE, 35MPH, SLIGHTLY DOWNHILL, THE CAR LOSES POWER. IT BECOMES DIFFICULT TO BRAKE AND STEER. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE BUYING THE CAR IN JULY 2002. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.

Jan 18, 2003 Steering Crash 7,000 mi

CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL DURING A SIMPLE LANE CHANGE LEFT ON INTERSATE I-90, UNABLOE TO STEER, SWERVED AND SPUN AROUND AND HIT TALL CONCRETE MEDIUM, AIR BAGS WERE EMPLOYED. GOOD WEATHER 48 DEGREES, NO ICE OR OIL, WAS NOT UP TO FULL SPEED AS HAD JUST GOTTEN ON THE INTERSTATE.

Jan 18, 2003 Steering Crash 7,000 mi

CAR WENT OUT OF CONTROL DURING A SIMPLE LANE CHANGE LEFT ON INTERSATE I-90, UNABLOE TO STEER, SWERVED AND SPUN AROUND AND HIT TALL CONCRETE MEDIUM, AIR BAGS WERE EMPLOYED. GOOD WEATHER 48 DEGREES, NO ICE OR OIL, WAS NOT UP TO FULL SPEED AS HAD JUST GOTTEN ON THE INTERSTATE.

Jan 17, 2003 Steering 8 mi

PURCHASED 2002 FORD ESCAPE FROM HINDER FORD OF ABERDEEN, MD IN JUNE 02 AND FROM THE START THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS CRACKED AND THE VEHICLE PULLS (NOT DRIFTS) TO THE LEFT SO BAD THAT THE VEHICLE LEFT FRONT TIRE WILL CROSS THE LINE IN 5 SECONDS IF STEERING WHEEL IS RELEASED WHILE IN THE RIGHT LANE OF A...

Jan 17, 2003 Steering 8 mi

PURCHASED 2002 FORD ESCAPE FROM HINDER FORD OF ABERDEEN, MD IN JUNE 02 AND FROM THE START THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS CRACKED AND THE VEHICLE PULLS (NOT DRIFTS) TO THE LEFT SO BAD THAT THE VEHICLE LEFT FRONT TIRE WILL CROSS THE LINE IN 5 SECONDS IF STEERING WHEEL IS RELEASED WHILE IN THE RIGHT LANE OF A...

Jan 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,500 mi

AFTER STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT I ACCELERATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. DURING THE TURN THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP AND THE BREAKS DID NOT WORK, THE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND I FINALLY FIGURED OUT THAT THE ENGINE HAD STALLED. I COASTED DOWN THE DOWNHILL SLOPE AND FINALLY RESTARTED THE ESCAPE AFTE...

Jan 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,500 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE 4X4 HAS STALLED WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DECREASING SPEED TO STOP, WHILE ACCELARATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION AND WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. EACH TIME, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM TRAFFIC AND PLACED IN PARK OR NUETRAL...

Jan 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,500 mi

AFTER STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT I ACCELERATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. DURING THE TURN THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP AND THE BREAKS DID NOT WORK, THE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND I FINALLY FIGURED OUT THAT THE ENGINE HAD STALLED. I COASTED DOWN THE DOWNHILL SLOPE AND FINALLY RESTARTED THE ESCAPE AFTE...

Jan 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,500 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE 4X4 HAS STALLED WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DECREASING SPEED TO STOP, WHILE ACCELARATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION AND WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. EACH TIME, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM TRAFFIC AND PLACED IN PARK OR NUETRAL...

Jan 13, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE GEAR SHIFTER DESIGN WAS DEFECTIVE. SHIFTER IS ATTACHED TO STEERING COLUMN AND IS TOO LONG. WHENEVER CONSUMER TURNS ON RADIO GEAR IS KNOCKED INTO NEUTRAL.*JB

Jan 13, 2003 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED THE GEAR SHIFTER DESIGN WAS DEFECTIVE. SHIFTER IS ATTACHED TO STEERING COLUMN AND IS TOO LONG. WHENEVER CONSUMER TURNS ON RADIO GEAR IS KNOCKED INTO NEUTRAL.*JB

Jan 8, 2003 Visibility 500 mi

DRIVERS' SIDE MIRROR VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING RENDERING IT USELESS FOR SAFE LANE CHANGES. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN "FIXED" BY FORD DEALERS THREE TIMES WITH NO REMEDY, THE VIBRATION CONTINUES EVEN AFTER "REPAIRS."

Jan 8, 2003 Visibility 500 mi

DRIVERS' SIDE MIRROR VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING RENDERING IT USELESS FOR SAFE LANE CHANGES. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN "FIXED" BY FORD DEALERS THREE TIMES WITH NO REMEDY, THE VIBRATION CONTINUES EVEN AFTER "REPAIRS."

Jan 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,400 mi

FORD ESCAPE XLT 2002 STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL, I WAS GOING 35 MPH ON A CLEAR DAY. THIS WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE, MY BRAKES AND STEERING WAS DIFFICULT.

Jan 3, 2003 Electrical System 12,400 mi

FORD ESCAPE XLT 2002 STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL, I WAS GOING 35 MPH ON A CLEAR DAY. THIS WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE, MY BRAKES AND STEERING WAS DIFFICULT.

Jan 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,400 mi

FORD ESCAPE XLT 2002 STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL, I WAS GOING 35 MPH ON A CLEAR DAY. THIS WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE, MY BRAKES AND STEERING WAS DIFFICULT.

Jan 3, 2003 Electrical System 12,400 mi

FORD ESCAPE XLT 2002 STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL, I WAS GOING 35 MPH ON A CLEAR DAY. THIS WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE, MY BRAKES AND STEERING WAS DIFFICULT.

Jan 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,081 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS REPEATED ENGINE STALLING WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR AT A STOP, THEN IT WILL IMMEDIATELY RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE AIR FLOW SENSOR, AND REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER. TS WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE IN GEAR AT THE IDLE, IN P...

Jan 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,081 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS REPEATED ENGINE STALLING WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR AT A STOP, THEN IT WILL IMMEDIATELY RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE AIR FLOW SENSOR, AND REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER. TS WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE IN GEAR AT THE IDLE, IN P...

Dec 27, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Parking Brake

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Parking Brake

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 27, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATED ON JULY 2, 2002 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND MISSING EQUIPMENT FROM THE VEHICLE, ON JULY 23, 2002 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING STALLING, BRAKE AND ODOMETER PROBLEMS, THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED DUE TO A FLAW, THE STALLING AND THE ODOMETER PROBLEM...

Dec 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,500 mi

FORD ESCAPE '02 STALLED WHEN GOING 40 MPH UP THE HILL. TS

Dec 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,500 mi

FORD ESCAPE '02 STALLED WHEN GOING 40 MPH UP THE HILL. TS

Dec 10, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE AT 30PMH THE STEERING WHELL BECOME INOPERABLE. BRAKES LOCK UP. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Dec 10, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING THE AT 30PMH THE STEERING WHELL BECOME INOPERABLE. BRAKES LOCK UP. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 21, 2002 Steering

POWER STEERING LEAKED IN OCT 2001, PROBLEM CAUSED BY FAILED RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. DEALER REPLACED AFTER HAVING VEHICLE IN SHOP FOR A MONTH. IN NOV 2002, THE VEHICLE SUFFERED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE CROSSING A MAJOR INTERSECTION. BARELY MANAGED TO GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION WITHO...

Nov 21, 2002 Power Train

POWER STEERING LEAKED IN OCT 2001, PROBLEM CAUSED BY FAILED RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. DEALER REPLACED AFTER HAVING VEHICLE IN SHOP FOR A MONTH. IN NOV 2002, THE VEHICLE SUFFERED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE CROSSING A MAJOR INTERSECTION. BARELY MANAGED TO GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION WITHO...

Nov 21, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 21, 2002 Steering

POWER STEERING LEAKED IN OCT 2001, PROBLEM CAUSED BY FAILED RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. DEALER REPLACED AFTER HAVING VEHICLE IN SHOP FOR A MONTH. IN NOV 2002, THE VEHICLE SUFFERED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE CROSSING A MAJOR INTERSECTION. BARELY MANAGED TO GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION WITHO...

Nov 21, 2002 Power Train

POWER STEERING LEAKED IN OCT 2001, PROBLEM CAUSED BY FAILED RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. DEALER REPLACED AFTER HAVING VEHICLE IN SHOP FOR A MONTH. IN NOV 2002, THE VEHICLE SUFFERED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE CROSSING A MAJOR INTERSECTION. BARELY MANAGED TO GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION WITHO...

Nov 21, 2002 Unknown Or Other

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Nov 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Nov 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY ESCAPE WAS STILL NEW WHEN I FIRST EXPERIENCED A TOTAL STALL. I WAS ON A DOWNHILL EXIT RAMP FROM THE INTERSTATE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO A VERY BUSY ONE WAY STREET THROUGH AN EVEN BUSIER INTERSECTION. I COASTED AT ABOUT 30-35 MPH DOWN TO MAKE MY TURN AND REALIZED THAT I HAD NO STEERING OR POWE...

Nov 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY ESCAPE WAS STILL NEW WHEN I FIRST EXPERIENCED A TOTAL STALL. I WAS ON A DOWNHILL EXIT RAMP FROM THE INTERSTATE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ONTO A VERY BUSY ONE WAY STREET THROUGH AN EVEN BUSIER INTERSECTION. I COASTED AT ABOUT 30-35 MPH DOWN TO MAKE MY TURN AND REALIZED THAT I HAD NO STEERING OR POWE...

Nov 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE INTERMITTENLY STALLS WHEN GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. CHECKED BY DEALER WHO ADVISED CAN NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.

Nov 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE INTERMITTENLY STALLS WHEN GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. CHECKED BY DEALER WHO ADVISED CAN NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.

Nov 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE EXPERIENCED ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. ALL VITAL FUNCTIONS FROZE SO I LOST STEERING CAPABILITY, BRAKES, ACCELERATION, ETC. I COULD NOT RESTART THE CAR UNTIL THE CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP (IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION) AND I COULD PUT THE CAR INTO 'PARK'. I ...

Nov 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE EXPERIENCED ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING. ALL VITAL FUNCTIONS FROZE SO I LOST STEERING CAPABILITY, BRAKES, ACCELERATION, ETC. I COULD NOT RESTART THE CAR UNTIL THE CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP (IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION) AND I COULD PUT THE CAR INTO 'PARK'. I ...

Nov 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash 5,400 mi

WHEN CONSUMER PULLED INTO THE INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT AT THE FRONT WHEEL WELL AREA, AND THE SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, WHICH CAUSED INJURY TO THE DRIVER. TS *JB

Nov 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Nov 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 35 TO 40MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING . THE VEHICLE WILL STALL PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Nov 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash 5,400 mi

WHEN CONSUMER PULLED INTO THE INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT AT THE FRONT WHEEL WELL AREA, AND THE SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, WHICH CAUSED INJURY TO THE DRIVER. TS *JB

Nov 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Nov 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 35 TO 40MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING . THE VEHICLE WILL STALL PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Nov 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COMPLETED QUIT RUNNING NO POWER, NO STEERING, NO LIGHTS, RADIO, ETC. I COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND PUT CAR IN PARK. I THEN RE-STARTED ENGINE AND EVERYTHING SEEMED NORMAL. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME THERE WAS A 'SOFTWARE GLITCH' AND A CHIP NEEDED REPROGRAMM...

Nov 4, 2002 Suspension

THE SUV VIBRATES AT 50 PLUS MPH. DEALER ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT, UNABLE TO PIN POINT PROBLEM. CONSIDERING THE LEMON LAW AT THIS TIME. DT

Nov 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COMPLETED QUIT RUNNING NO POWER, NO STEERING, NO LIGHTS, RADIO, ETC. I COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND PUT CAR IN PARK. I THEN RE-STARTED ENGINE AND EVERYTHING SEEMED NORMAL. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME THERE WAS A 'SOFTWARE GLITCH' AND A CHIP NEEDED REPROGRAMM...

Nov 4, 2002 Suspension

THE SUV VIBRATES AT 50 PLUS MPH. DEALER ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT, UNABLE TO PIN POINT PROBLEM. CONSIDERING THE LEMON LAW AT THIS TIME. DT

Oct 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR NO APPARENT REASON ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART, BUT THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS IN HEAVIER TRAFFIC OR ON FREEWAY. DT

Oct 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FOR NO APPARENT REASON ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND RESTART, BUT THIS COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS IN HEAVIER TRAFFIC OR ON FREEWAY. DT

Oct 23, 2002 Power Train

THE GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATE CONSTANTLY BETWEEN 1600-1800 RPM'S. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A TRAIT OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE DRIVEN OTHER ONES AND THEY DO NOT SHOW THIS TRAIT. IT HAPPENS IN EVERY GEAR OF THE TRANSMISSION, BUT WHEN IN PARK THE PEDALS WON'T VIBR...

Oct 23, 2002 Power Train

THE GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATE CONSTANTLY BETWEEN 1600-1800 RPM'S. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A TRAIT OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE DRIVEN OTHER ONES AND THEY DO NOT SHOW THIS TRAIT. IT HAPPENS IN EVERY GEAR OF THE TRANSMISSION, BUT WHEN IN PARK THE PEDALS WON'T VIBR...

Oct 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WILL STALL AT ANYTIME. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER REPLACED COMPUTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WILL STALL AT ANYTIME. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER REPLACED COMPUTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. CONTACTED DEALER. MR

Oct 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DEALER CONTACTED. MR

Oct 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. CONTACTED DEALER. MR

Oct 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DEALER CONTACTED. MR

Oct 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE OWNED THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE APRX. 6 MONTHS. AND HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT STALLING WHILE DRIVING IT. ONCE WHILE DRIVING APRX. 35 MPH ON A CORNER GOING TO THE LEFT. I DIDN'T RELIZED IT HAD STALLED UNTILL I LOST MY STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO PULL IT OFF THE ROAD AND THAT WAS WHEN I RELIZED IT H...

Oct 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE OWNED THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE APRX. 6 MONTHS. AND HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT STALLING WHILE DRIVING IT. ONCE WHILE DRIVING APRX. 35 MPH ON A CORNER GOING TO THE LEFT. I DIDN'T RELIZED IT HAD STALLED UNTILL I LOST MY STEERING, I WAS ABLE TO PULL IT OFF THE ROAD AND THAT WAS WHEN I RELIZED IT H...

Oct 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 18 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THERE IS A SILENT RECALL ON THE VEHICLE IN REPLACING THE ENGINE, CONSUMER STATED TH...

Oct 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER IS DRIVING AT 35-45 MPH. THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WITH OUT ANY WARNING. MR

Oct 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 18 mi

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THERE IS A SILENT RECALL ON THE VEHICLE IN REPLACING THE ENGINE, CONSUMER STATED TH...

Oct 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER IS DRIVING AT 35-45 MPH. THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WITH OUT ANY WARNING. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER STATES WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERESE ON LEVEL GROUND, THE VEHICLE JUMPED INTO FORWARD, TOOK OFF AND HIT A LIGHT POLE BEFORE STOPPING. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD STALLS. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,626 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, THE DEALER REPLACED A COMPONENT IN JULY BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURED IN OCTOBER. *MR *NLM *DT

Oct 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING. STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES LOCKED AT THE TIME OF THE STALLING. THE CAR BECOMES UNMANUVERABLE AND THE DRIVER HAS TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK IN MOVING TRAFFIC IN ORDER TO RESTART THE CAR. HAVE BROUGHT THIS CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES NOW. EACH TIME THE DE...

Oct 9, 2002 Power Train Crash

CONSUMER STATES WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERESE ON LEVEL GROUND, THE VEHICLE JUMPED INTO FORWARD, TOOK OFF AND HIT A LIGHT POLE BEFORE STOPPING. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD STALLS. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. MR

Oct 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,626 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, THE DEALER REPLACED A COMPONENT IN JULY BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURED IN OCTOBER. *MR *NLM *DT

Oct 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING. STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES LOCKED AT THE TIME OF THE STALLING. THE CAR BECOMES UNMANUVERABLE AND THE DRIVER HAS TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK IN MOVING TRAFFIC IN ORDER TO RESTART THE CAR. HAVE BROUGHT THIS CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES NOW. EACH TIME THE DE...

Oct 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE HAS SUFFERED COMPLETE POWER FAILURE WITH NO WARNING ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. SPEED EACH TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. IN EACH INSTANCE, THE ENGINE WOULD RESTART IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR HAS BEEN CHECKED BY A FORD DEALER EACH TIME BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CONDITION AND HAV...

Oct 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS VEHICLE HAS SUFFERED COMPLETE POWER FAILURE WITH NO WARNING ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. SPEED EACH TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. IN EACH INSTANCE, THE ENGINE WOULD RESTART IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR HAS BEEN CHECKED BY A FORD DEALER EACH TIME BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE CONDITION AND HAV...

Oct 6, 2002 Steering

PROBLEMS WITH POWER ASSIST, ENGINE AND BRAKES. MR

Oct 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH POWER ASSIST, ENGINE AND BRAKES. MR

Oct 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH POWER ASSIST, ENGINE AND BRAKES. MR

Oct 6, 2002 Steering

PROBLEMS WITH POWER ASSIST, ENGINE AND BRAKES. MR

Oct 6, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROBLEMS WITH POWER ASSIST, ENGINE AND BRAKES. MR

Oct 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PROBLEMS WITH POWER ASSIST, ENGINE AND BRAKES. MR

Oct 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. EVERYTHING ELSE WILL ALSO SHUT OFF LIKE THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. CONTACTED DEALER

Oct 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH STALLING AT MULTIPLE SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASION AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NLM

Oct 3, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND IT WAS HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Oct 3, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH,GOING DOWN A HILL.VEHCILE STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING, LOSSING ALL STEERING POWER.HAD PULL ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKES,TO STOP VEHICLE. THIS HAPPEN TWICE. NLM

Oct 3, 2002 Tires

MR

Oct 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

ON 9/27/02 I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHERE I RAN A STOP SIGN AND "T-BONED" A PASSING CAR THAT WAS TRAVELING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. MY 2002 ESCAPE WAS TOTALED - THE FRONT END COMPLETELY COLLAPSED. EVERY OFFICER, PARAMEDIC, AND FIREMAN WAS AMAZED THAT THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THEY ALL I...

Oct 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. EVERYTHING ELSE WILL ALSO SHUT OFF LIKE THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING. CONTACTED DEALER

Oct 3, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH STALLING AT MULTIPLE SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASION AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NLM

Oct 3, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND IT WAS HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

Oct 3, 2002 Electrical System

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH,GOING DOWN A HILL.VEHCILE STALLED OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING, LOSSING ALL STEERING POWER.HAD PULL ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKES,TO STOP VEHICLE. THIS HAPPEN TWICE. NLM

Oct 3, 2002 Tires

MR

Oct 3, 2002 Air Bags Crash

ON 9/27/02 I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHERE I RAN A STOP SIGN AND "T-BONED" A PASSING CAR THAT WAS TRAVELING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. MY 2002 ESCAPE WAS TOTALED - THE FRONT END COMPLETELY COLLAPSED. EVERY OFFICER, PARAMEDIC, AND FIREMAN WAS AMAZED THAT THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THEY ALL I...

Oct 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROX 40MPH ENGINE STALLED W/O WARNING. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DLR WHO ADVISED CAN NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. NLM *YH

Oct 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING, CREATING EXTREMELY UNSAFE SITUATIONS. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROCEEDING DOWNHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, AND THEN STALLS AS FOOT IS LIFTED OFF GAS PEDAL. STALL CAUSES LOSS OF BRAKES, POWER STEERING, ETC. DEALER HAS...

Oct 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROX 40MPH ENGINE STALLED W/O WARNING. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DLR WHO ADVISED CAN NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. NLM *YH

Oct 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING, CREATING EXTREMELY UNSAFE SITUATIONS. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROCEEDING DOWNHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, AND THEN STALLS AS FOOT IS LIFTED OFF GAS PEDAL. STALL CAUSES LOSS OF BRAKES, POWER STEERING, ETC. DEALER HAS...

Sep 30, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. AND WILLNOT RESTART THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM

Sep 30, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. AND WILLNOT RESTART THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM

Sep 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO POWER ASSIST FOR POWER STEERING AND BRAKE. I USED PARK BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER I SHIFTED TO PARK POSITION AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE, EVERYTHING WAS BACK TO NORMAL. THIS IS VERY DANGROUS IF OTHER VEHICLES FOLLOWS, ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAY. MR

Sep 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO POWER ASSIST FOR POWER STEERING AND BRAKE. I USED PARK BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER I SHIFTED TO PARK POSITION AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE, EVERYTHING WAS BACK TO NORMAL. THIS IS VERY DANGROUS IF OTHER VEHICLES FOLLOWS, ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAY. MR

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL 25-35MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE RELAYS IN THE ENGINE, AND THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED AGAIN. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Sep 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HILL 25-35MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE RELAYS IN THE ENGINE, AND THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED AGAIN. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

Sep 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Sep 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Sep 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND WILL NOT RESTART AT ALL. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM

Sep 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND WILL NOT RESTART AT ALL. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM

Sep 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN 35-40 MPH. DEALER MADE SOME AJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASION AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Sep 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN 35-40 MPH. DEALER MADE SOME AJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASION AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Sep 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON 7/11/02 CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. LOST STEERING AND BRAKES. COASTED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 40MPH. THIS WAS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAPPENED. BROUGHT TO DEALER, THEY DID SOME TESTING AND REPLACED SOME VALVES. ON APPROX 8/3/02 THE CAR SHUT OFF A...

Sep 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON 7/11/02 CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. LOST STEERING AND BRAKES. COASTED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 40MPH. THIS WAS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAPPENED. BROUGHT TO DEALER, THEY DID SOME TESTING AND REPLACED SOME VALVES. ON APPROX 8/3/02 THE CAR SHUT OFF A...

Sep 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING CHECKED BY DEALER.*AK

Sep 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING CHECKED BY DEALER.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 40/45MPH , PUT TURN SIGNAL ON , RADIO CAME OFF. A FEW SECONDS LATER VEHICLE STALLED OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER REPLACED ALTINATOR, BUT VEHICLE STALLED OUT AGAIN.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 40/45MPH , PUT TURN SIGNAL ON , RADIO CAME OFF. A FEW SECONDS LATER VEHICLE STALLED OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER REPLACED ALTINATOR, BUT VEHICLE STALLED OUT AGAIN.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 40/45MPH , PUT TURN SIGNAL ON , RADIO CAME OFF. A FEW SECONDS LATER VEHICLE STALLED OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER REPLACED ALTINATOR, BUT VEHICLE STALLED OUT AGAIN.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 40/45MPH , PUT TURN SIGNAL ON , RADIO CAME OFF. A FEW SECONDS LATER VEHICLE STALLED OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER REPLACED ALTINATOR, BUT VEHICLE STALLED OUT AGAIN.*AK

Sep 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH ON FLAT SURFACE AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AND THE CONSUMER IS FORCE TO PULL OVER AND IT BECOMES HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED

Sep 13, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY WAS LEAKING, DEALER HAS FIXED THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES YET IT REOCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. NLM

Sep 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH ON FLAT SURFACE AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AND THE CONSUMER IS FORCE TO PULL OVER AND IT BECOMES HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED

Sep 13, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY WAS LEAKING, DEALER HAS FIXED THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES YET IT REOCCURS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. NLM

Sep 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING.*AK CONSUEMR WAS TRAVELLING 35 MPH DOWN HILL WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE STALL RESULTED. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DUPLICATED. FORD REPLACED SUSPECTED PARTS PER TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. *JG

Sep 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING.*AK CONSUEMR WAS TRAVELLING 35 MPH DOWN HILL WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE STALL RESULTED. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN DUPLICATED. FORD REPLACED SUSPECTED PARTS PER TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. *JG

Sep 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SUDDELY QUIT WHILE DRIVING. SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL WHILE COASTING, TURNED IGNITION OFF THEN ON AGAIN. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED.*AK

Sep 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SUDDELY QUIT WHILE DRIVING. SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL WHILE COASTING, TURNED IGNITION OFF THEN ON AGAIN. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED.*AK

Sep 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING MOTOR WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR STALLING, BUT THE MECHANIC WASN'T ABLE TO DUPLICATE AND REPAIR FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING MOTOR WOULD STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR STALLING, BUT THE MECHANIC WASN'T ABLE TO DUPLICATE AND REPAIR FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Sep 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AKI

Sep 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AKI

Sep 6, 2002 Electrical System

IVE FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM AND THEY ALL SAID THEY SAME THING THAT THE REPROGRAMMING THE COMPUTER IN THE CAR DONT WORK AND THATS HOW THEY TRIED TO FIX MINE I WISH THEY WOULD HAVE WARNED ME MORE BEFORE BUYING THIS VEHICLE IVE FOUND TOO MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME SITUATION. *AK

Sep 6, 2002 Electrical System

IVE FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM AND THEY ALL SAID THEY SAME THING THAT THE REPROGRAMMING THE COMPUTER IN THE CAR DONT WORK AND THATS HOW THEY TRIED TO FIX MINE I WISH THEY WOULD HAVE WARNED ME MORE BEFORE BUYING THIS VEHICLE IVE FOUND TOO MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME SITUATION. *AK

Sep 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 4, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING AS SHE TURNED AROUND A BEND, AND HER BRAKES WERE NOT EITHER.(VEHICLE HAD TURNED OFF WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE) CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS IF VEHICLE TURNS OFF AND SHE IS NOT ABLE TO RESTART IT IN TIME TO USE THE BRAKES. *SCC M...

Sep 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 4, 2002 Electrical System

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING AS SHE TURNED AROUND A BEND, AND HER BRAKES WERE NOT EITHER.(VEHICLE HAD TURNED OFF WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE) CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS IF VEHICLE TURNS OFF AND SHE IS NOT ABLE TO RESTART IT IN TIME TO USE THE BRAKES. *SCC M...

Aug 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. EVERYTHING WILL GO OUT LIKE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR, ETC. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. EVERYTHING WILL GO OUT LIKE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR, ETC. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. EVERYTHING WILL GO OUT LIKE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR, ETC. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. EVERYTHING WILL GO OUT LIKE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR, ETC. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. EVERYTHING WILL GO OUT LIKE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR, ETC. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. EVERYTHING WILL GO OUT LIKE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR, ETC. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Steering

VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. EVERYTHING WILL GO OUT LIKE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR, ETC. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. EVERYTHING WILL GO OUT LIKE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR, ETC. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Aug 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN AND WILLNOT RESTART. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN AND WILLNOT RESTART. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED UP AND ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING .DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD ISSUED TWO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON DEFECTS OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE PROBLEMS OCCURING WERE THE RESUL...

Aug 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED UP AND ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING .DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD ISSUED TWO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON DEFECTS OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE PROBLEMS OCCURING WERE THE RESUL...

Aug 28, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED UP AND ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING .DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD ISSUED TWO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON DEFECTS OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE PROBLEMS OCCURING WERE THE RESUL...

Aug 28, 2002 Structure

WHILE DRIVING A PIECE OF METAL THAT WAS IN THE ROAD PIERCED THROUGH THE BOTTOM VEHICLE'S FLOORBOARD AND RUG, CUTTING CONSUMER ON THE LEG. CONSUMER STATED DEALER REPLACED FLOORBOARD AND RUG. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED UP AND ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING .DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD ISSUED TWO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON DEFECTS OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE PROBLEMS OCCURING WERE THE RESUL...

Aug 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED UP AND ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING .DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD ISSUED TWO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON DEFECTS OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE PROBLEMS OCCURING WERE THE RESUL...

Aug 28, 2002 Steering Crash

WHILE DRIVING BRAKES AND STEERING LOCKED UP AND ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING .DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD ISSUED TWO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON DEFECTS OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE PROBLEMS OCCURING WERE THE RESUL...

Aug 28, 2002 Structure

WHILE DRIVING A PIECE OF METAL THAT WAS IN THE ROAD PIERCED THROUGH THE BOTTOM VEHICLE'S FLOORBOARD AND RUG, CUTTING CONSUMER ON THE LEG. CONSUMER STATED DEALER REPLACED FLOORBOARD AND RUG. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 22, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH ON FLAT SURFACE AND WITH NO WARNING ENGINE WILL STALL, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER SAYS THAT ENGINE HAD SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AND WITH FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR WHILE DESCENDING A SHALLOW HILL AT 30 MPH. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS OF LOSING POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING IF HEAVY TRAFFIC. *SCC

Aug 22, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH ON FLAT SURFACE AND WITH NO WARNING ENGINE WILL STALL, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER SAYS THAT ENGINE HAD SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING AND WITH FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR WHILE DESCENDING A SHALLOW HILL AT 30 MPH. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY IMPLICATIONS OF LOSING POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING IF HEAVY TRAFFIC. *SCC

Aug 21, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON A RURAL ROAD, SPEED 45 MPH, CAR STALLED, LOST BRAKES AND STEERING. PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF KEY AND RESTARTED CAR. CAR RAN FINE ALL THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP TESTED "EEC" SYSTEM AND TESTED "OK". RAN MESSAGES AND FOUND TECH SERVICE BULLETIN DATED 2/11/02. REPROGRAMMED P...

Aug 21, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING ON A RURAL ROAD, SPEED 45 MPH, CAR STALLED, LOST BRAKES AND STEERING. PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF KEY AND RESTARTED CAR. CAR RAN FINE ALL THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP TESTED "EEC" SYSTEM AND TESTED "OK". RAN MESSAGES AND FOUND TECH SERVICE BULLETIN DATED 2/11/02. REPROGRAMMED P...

Aug 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL JUST STALL OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. CONTACTED DEALER, CANNOT FIX PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. EACH INCIDENT OCCURED AFTER THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR A LONG PERIOD. THE FIRST TIME WAS AFTER I HAD BEEN AT WORK A...

Aug 19, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. EACH INCIDENT OCCURED AFTER THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR A LONG PERIOD. THE FIRST TIME WAS AFTER I HAD BEEN AT WORK A...

Aug 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL JUST STALL OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. CONTACTED DEALER, CANNOT FIX PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. EACH INCIDENT OCCURED AFTER THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR A LONG PERIOD. THE FIRST TIME WAS AFTER I HAD BEEN AT WORK A...

Aug 19, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH THE CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. EACH INCIDENT OCCURED AFTER THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR A LONG PERIOD. THE FIRST TIME WAS AFTER I HAD BEEN AT WORK A...

Aug 17, 2002 Steering

AS I WAS DESCENDING DOWN A HILL, TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH, AND TURNING A BEND, I NOTICED THAT MY POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING AND THEN THAT MY BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AND THAT ONE OF MY INDICATOR LIGHTS WAS LIT ON MY DASHBOARD. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, AND TURNED THE KEY BACK ON AND IT STARTED. F...

Aug 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AS I WAS DESCENDING DOWN A HILL, TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH, AND TURNING A BEND, I NOTICED THAT MY POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING AND THEN THAT MY BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AND THAT ONE OF MY INDICATOR LIGHTS WAS LIT ON MY DASHBOARD. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, AND TURNED THE KEY BACK ON AND IT STARTED. F...

Aug 17, 2002 Steering

AS I WAS DESCENDING DOWN A HILL, TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH, AND TURNING A BEND, I NOTICED THAT MY POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING AND THEN THAT MY BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AND THAT ONE OF MY INDICATOR LIGHTS WAS LIT ON MY DASHBOARD. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, AND TURNED THE KEY BACK ON AND IT STARTED. F...

Aug 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AS I WAS DESCENDING DOWN A HILL, TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH, AND TURNING A BEND, I NOTICED THAT MY POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING AND THEN THAT MY BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AND THAT ONE OF MY INDICATOR LIGHTS WAS LIT ON MY DASHBOARD. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, AND TURNED THE KEY BACK ON AND IT STARTED. F...

Aug 15, 2002 Visibility

DURING COLD WEATHER A WHITE SUBSTANCE WILL BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT WINDSHIELD, MAKING IT HARD FOR CONSUMER TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Visibility

DURING COLD WEATHER A WHITE SUBSTANCE WILL BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT WINDSHIELD, MAKING IT HARD FOR CONSUMER TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 13, 2002 Electrical System

FIRST INCIDENT OCURRED MAY 10,2002 DRIVING FROM WORK TO MY HOME. IN A STOP LIGHT, WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, SUDDENLY AT THE POWER SYSTEM SHOT OFF AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT RE-START FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER AND NO MAJOR CAUSE WAS FOUND. ONCE AGAIN ON AUGUST 2, 20...

Aug 13, 2002 Electrical System

FIRST INCIDENT OCURRED MAY 10,2002 DRIVING FROM WORK TO MY HOME. IN A STOP LIGHT, WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, SUDDENLY AT THE POWER SYSTEM SHOT OFF AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT RE-START FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALER AND NO MAJOR CAUSE WAS FOUND. ONCE AGAIN ON AUGUST 2, 20...

Aug 12, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED AT 25 MPH, DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS, VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP FOR 3 WEEKS.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT SEVERAL WEEKS PRIOR THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. *SLC

Aug 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AT 25 MPH, DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS, VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP FOR 3 WEEKS.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT SEVERAL WEEKS PRIOR THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. *SLC

Aug 12, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLED TWICE AT 40 MPH. DEALER REPLACED PCM SENSOR AND REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED TWICE AT 40 MPH. DEALER REPLACED PCM SENSOR AND REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN, AND WILLNOT RESTART. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED AT 25 MPH, DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS, VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP FOR 3 WEEKS.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT SEVERAL WEEKS PRIOR THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. *SLC

Aug 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED AT 25 MPH, DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS, VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP FOR 3 WEEKS.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT SEVERAL WEEKS PRIOR THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. *SLC

Aug 12, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLED TWICE AT 40 MPH. DEALER REPLACED PCM SENSOR AND REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED TWICE AT 40 MPH. DEALER REPLACED PCM SENSOR AND REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN, AND WILLNOT RESTART. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED REPEATEDLY AT SPEED ON HILLY TERRAIN AT LOW SPEEDS. CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES, BUT HAS BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE OR CORRECT PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP HAS REPORTEDLY CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. HOTLINE.*AK

Aug 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED REPEATEDLY AT SPEED ON HILLY TERRAIN AT LOW SPEEDS. CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES, BUT HAS BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE OR CORRECT PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP HAS REPORTEDLY CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. HOTLINE.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WILL QUIT AND VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WHILE DRIVING.CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Steering

2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS, CLICKING NOSIE COMING FROM FRONT END WHEEL WELL AREA. CLICKING NOSIE SOUNDS LIKE ROTATINING PARTS ARE BINDING. FREQUENCY OF THE CLICKING SOUND IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO VEHICLE SPEED (THE SLOWER THE SPEED, THE LONGER THE TIME BETWEEN EACH SUCESSIVE CLI...

Aug 7, 2002 Suspension

2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS, CLICKING NOSIE COMING FROM FRONT END WHEEL WELL AREA. CLICKING NOSIE SOUNDS LIKE ROTATINING PARTS ARE BINDING. FREQUENCY OF THE CLICKING SOUND IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO VEHICLE SPEED (THE SLOWER THE SPEED, THE LONGER THE TIME BETWEEN EACH SUCESSIVE CLI...

Aug 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WILL QUIT AND VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WHILE DRIVING.CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Aug 7, 2002 Steering

2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS, CLICKING NOSIE COMING FROM FRONT END WHEEL WELL AREA. CLICKING NOSIE SOUNDS LIKE ROTATINING PARTS ARE BINDING. FREQUENCY OF THE CLICKING SOUND IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO VEHICLE SPEED (THE SLOWER THE SPEED, THE LONGER THE TIME BETWEEN EACH SUCESSIVE CLI...

Aug 7, 2002 Suspension

2002 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS, CLICKING NOSIE COMING FROM FRONT END WHEEL WELL AREA. CLICKING NOSIE SOUNDS LIKE ROTATINING PARTS ARE BINDING. FREQUENCY OF THE CLICKING SOUND IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO VEHICLE SPEED (THE SLOWER THE SPEED, THE LONGER THE TIME BETWEEN EACH SUCESSIVE CLI...

Aug 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. IT CURRENTLY HAS 10K MILES ON IT. WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL, THE ENGINE STOPPED, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE POWER BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. LUCKLY I MANAGED TO PULL OVER, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THE SAME PROBLEM, SAME SITUATION OCCUR A COUPLE OF DAYS ...

Aug 5, 2002 Steering

I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. IT CURRENTLY HAS 10K MILES ON IT. WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL, THE ENGINE STOPPED, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE POWER BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. LUCKLY I MANAGED TO PULL OVER, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THE SAME PROBLEM, SAME SITUATION OCCUR A COUPLE OF DAYS ...

Aug 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. IT CURRENTLY HAS 10K MILES ON IT. WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL, THE ENGINE STOPPED, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE POWER BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. LUCKLY I MANAGED TO PULL OVER, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THE SAME PROBLEM, SAME SITUATION OCCUR A COUPLE OF DAYS ...

Aug 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE BRINGING HOME FROM DEALER GOING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. WEEK LATER WHILE TRAVELLING ON EXPRESSWAY AT 60MPH, VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. WAS ABLE TO STEER OVER SIDE OF ROAD, BARELY, AND VEHICLE RESTARTED.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. IT CURRENTLY HAS 10K MILES ON IT. WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL, THE ENGINE STOPPED, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE POWER BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. LUCKLY I MANAGED TO PULL OVER, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THE SAME PROBLEM, SAME SITUATION OCCUR A COUPLE OF DAYS ...

Aug 5, 2002 Steering

I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. IT CURRENTLY HAS 10K MILES ON IT. WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL, THE ENGINE STOPPED, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE POWER BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. LUCKLY I MANAGED TO PULL OVER, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THE SAME PROBLEM, SAME SITUATION OCCUR A COUPLE OF DAYS ...

Aug 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD ESCAPE. IT CURRENTLY HAS 10K MILES ON IT. WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL, THE ENGINE STOPPED, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THE POWER BRAKES DIDN'T WORK. LUCKLY I MANAGED TO PULL OVER, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THE SAME PROBLEM, SAME SITUATION OCCUR A COUPLE OF DAYS ...

Aug 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE BRINGING HOME FROM DEALER GOING DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. WEEK LATER WHILE TRAVELLING ON EXPRESSWAY AT 60MPH, VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. WAS ABLE TO STEER OVER SIDE OF ROAD, BARELY, AND VEHICLE RESTARTED.*AK

Aug 1, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 55 MPH. DEALER REPLACED CIRCUIT BREAKE AFTER VEHICLE STALLED SECOND TIME.*AK

Aug 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS MY 2ND INCIDENT IN 2 MONTHS. *AK

Aug 1, 2002 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE HAS A TENDENCY TO STALL WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN, CREATING AN UNSAFE SITUATION. ON THREE OCCASIONS I HAVE TAKEN MY ESCAPE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM ADDRESSED, AS PER THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. EACH TIME I AM TOLD THAT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ...

Aug 1, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 55 MPH. DEALER REPLACED CIRCUIT BREAKE AFTER VEHICLE STALLED SECOND TIME.*AK

Aug 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THIS IS MY 2ND INCIDENT IN 2 MONTHS. *AK

Aug 1, 2002 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE HAS A TENDENCY TO STALL WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN, CREATING AN UNSAFE SITUATION. ON THREE OCCASIONS I HAVE TAKEN MY ESCAPE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM ADDRESSED, AS PER THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY. EACH TIME I AM TOLD THAT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ...

Jul 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MARCH 30, 2002, I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW FORD ESCAPE XLT AT HAYWARD FORD IN HAYWARD, CA. I HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY TO THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN MAKING AND FORD WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY MY COMPLAINT. ON JULY 20, 2002, I ATTEMPTED TO DRIV...

Jul 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON MARCH 30, 2002, I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW FORD ESCAPE XLT AT HAYWARD FORD IN HAYWARD, CA. I HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY TO THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN MAKING AND FORD WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY MY COMPLAINT. ON JULY 20, 2002, I ATTEMPTED TO DRIV...

Jul 29, 2002 Suspension

THERE IS A ROARING SOUND AND A GRINDING IN FRONT LEFT SIDE. *AK

Jul 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN THE ENGINE STALLS, I LOSE ALL STEERING CAPABILITIES. I HAVE NO BRAKES OR GAS. THIS HAPENS WITHOUT RESON OR ADVANCE NOTICE. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED.

Jul 29, 2002 Suspension

THERE IS A ROARING SOUND AND A GRINDING IN FRONT LEFT SIDE. *AK

Jul 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN THE ENGINE STALLS, I LOSE ALL STEERING CAPABILITIES. I HAVE NO BRAKES OR GAS. THIS HAPENS WITHOUT RESON OR ADVANCE NOTICE. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED.

Jul 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE OWNED A 2001 AND 2002 ESCAPE BOTH HAVE ENGINES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM - THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN ON A HILL GOING 40 MPH, LOSING BRAKES AND STEERING LEADING TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION!!*AK

Jul 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING AT APPROX. 35 MPH, ENGINE STALLED, LOSING CONTROL OF STEERING, BRAKES, AND ACCELERATION. HAPPENED ON 2 SEPERATE OCCASIONS, WITHIN ABOUT 1 MONTH. CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO INVESTIGATE PROBLEM, DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG.*AK

Jul 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED WHILE DECELERATING FROM 40 MPH TO 10 MPH. *AK

Jul 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE OWNED A 2001 AND 2002 ESCAPE BOTH HAVE ENGINES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM - THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN ON A HILL GOING 40 MPH, LOSING BRAKES AND STEERING LEADING TO A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION!!*AK

Jul 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING AT APPROX. 35 MPH, ENGINE STALLED, LOSING CONTROL OF STEERING, BRAKES, AND ACCELERATION. HAPPENED ON 2 SEPERATE OCCASIONS, WITHIN ABOUT 1 MONTH. CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO INVESTIGATE PROBLEM, DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG.*AK

Jul 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED WHILE DECELERATING FROM 40 MPH TO 10 MPH. *AK

Jul 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FIRST INCIDENCE (MAY-2002), WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE ENGINE SHUT-OFF AND THE STEERING LOCK. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY RESTARTED AND WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND SAID THE PR...

Jul 26, 2002 Steering

THE FIRST INCIDENCE (MAY-2002), WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE ENGINE SHUT-OFF AND THE STEERING LOCK. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY RESTARTED AND WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND SAID THE PR...

Jul 26, 2002 Electrical System

THE FIRST INCIDENCE (MAY-2002), WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE ENGINE SHUT-OFF AND THE STEERING LOCK. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY RESTARTED AND WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND SAID THE PR...

Jul 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE FIRST INCIDENCE (MAY-2002), WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE ENGINE SHUT-OFF AND THE STEERING LOCK. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY RESTARTED AND WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND SAID THE PR...

Jul 26, 2002 Steering

THE FIRST INCIDENCE (MAY-2002), WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE ENGINE SHUT-OFF AND THE STEERING LOCK. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY RESTARTED AND WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND SAID THE PR...

Jul 26, 2002 Electrical System

THE FIRST INCIDENCE (MAY-2002), WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE ENGINE SHUT-OFF AND THE STEERING LOCK. LUCKILY THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY RESTARTED AND WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND SAID THE PR...

Jul 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS LOSING ALL POWER WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *NLM

Jul 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED TWICE WHILE DRIVING AT 40 TO 45 MPH POSSIBLY CAUSED BY IAC MOTOR THAT FAILED. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT

Jul 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS LOSING ALL POWER WITHOUT WARNING, THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK *NLM

Jul 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED TWICE WHILE DRIVING AT 40 TO 45 MPH POSSIBLY CAUSED BY IAC MOTOR THAT FAILED. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT

Jul 22, 2002 Electrical System

AT 30MPH VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING, AND VEHICLE WILL HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED ABOUT POTENTIAL ACCIDENT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER 3 TIMES, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING.*AK

Jul 22, 2002 Electrical System

AT 30MPH VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING, AND VEHICLE WILL HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED ABOUT POTENTIAL ACCIDENT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER 3 TIMES, AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR HAD STALLED TWICE ONCE AT 65, ONCE AT 40. NO POWER BAKES, NO POWER STEERING. ENGINUE HAS STOPPED FOR NO REASON. DANGEROUS ON A HIGHWAY.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED VEHICLE WILL STALL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CAR HAD STALLED TWICE ONCE AT 65, ONCE AT 40. NO POWER BAKES, NO POWER STEERING. ENGINUE HAS STOPPED FOR NO REASON. DANGEROUS ON A HIGHWAY.*AK

Jul 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER 1ST INCIDENT, FORD REPLACED AIR IDLE CONTROL VALVE EEC RELAY; AFTER 2ND INCIDENT, FORD REPLACED FUEL PUMP RELAY AND EEC RELAY AGAIN. THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN VEHICLE STALLS, IT OCCURS WHEN DRIVING AND IMMEDIATELY STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL.

Jul 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER 1ST INCIDENT, FORD REPLACED AIR IDLE CONTROL VALVE EEC RELAY; AFTER 2ND INCIDENT, FORD REPLACED FUEL PUMP RELAY AND EEC RELAY AGAIN. THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN VEHICLE STALLS, IT OCCURS WHEN DRIVING AND IMMEDIATELY STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL.

Jul 17, 2002 Electrical System

AFTER 1ST INCIDENT, FORD REPLACED AIR IDLE CONTROL VALVE EEC RELAY; AFTER 2ND INCIDENT, FORD REPLACED FUEL PUMP RELAY AND EEC RELAY AGAIN. THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN VEHICLE STALLS, IT OCCURS WHEN DRIVING AND IMMEDIATELY STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL.

Jul 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

AFTER 1ST INCIDENT, FORD REPLACED AIR IDLE CONTROL VALVE EEC RELAY; AFTER 2ND INCIDENT, FORD REPLACED FUEL PUMP RELAY AND EEC RELAY AGAIN. THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN VEHICLE STALLS, IT OCCURS WHEN DRIVING AND IMMEDIATELY STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL.

Jul 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER 1ST INCIDENT, FORD REPLACED AIR IDLE CONTROL VALVE EEC RELAY; AFTER 2ND INCIDENT, FORD REPLACED FUEL PUMP RELAY AND EEC RELAY AGAIN. THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN VEHICLE STALLS, IT OCCURS WHEN DRIVING AND IMMEDIATELY STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL.

Jul 17, 2002 Electrical System

AFTER 1ST INCIDENT, FORD REPLACED AIR IDLE CONTROL VALVE EEC RELAY; AFTER 2ND INCIDENT, FORD REPLACED FUEL PUMP RELAY AND EEC RELAY AGAIN. THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN VEHICLE STALLS, IT OCCURS WHEN DRIVING AND IMMEDIATELY STEERING AND BRAKES FAIL.

Jul 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,500 mi

ENGINE STALLED TRAVELING 30 MPH, FOOT OFF PEDAL. *JB *****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****764292

Jul 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 5,500 mi

ENGINE STALLED TRAVELING 30 MPH, FOOT OFF PEDAL. *JB *****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****764292

Jul 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED PCM RELAY AT 1,475 MILES. VEHICLE STILL STALLING WHEN FOOT IS OFF OF GAS AND GOING DOWNHILL OR ON CURVES.*AK VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING AND POWER STEERING BECOMES STIFF. VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES. AFTER STALLING, VEHICLE WILL STA...

Jul 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED PCM RELAY AT 1,475 MILES. VEHICLE STILL STALLING WHEN FOOT IS OFF OF GAS AND GOING DOWNHILL OR ON CURVES.*AK VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING AND POWER STEERING BECOMES STIFF. VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES. AFTER STALLING, VEHICLE WILL STA...

Jul 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DIED (STALLED) WHILE GOING SLIGHTLY DOWNHILL (COASTING) AT 40 MPH. DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON. IMMEDIATELY PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED OKAY. THIS WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 6000 MILES ON ODOMETER. NOW HAVE 7200 MILES AND HAVE NOT HAD ANOTHER OCCURRENCE. PROBLEM COULD POTENTIALLY BE...

Jul 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DIED (STALLED) WHILE GOING SLIGHTLY DOWNHILL (COASTING) AT 40 MPH. DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON. IMMEDIATELY PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED OK. THIS WAS AT APPROX. 6000 MILES ON ODOMETER. NOW HAVE 7200 MILES AND HAVE NOT HAD ANOTHER OCCURANCE. PROBLEM COULD POTENTIALLY BE DANGERO...

Jul 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DIED (STALLED) WHILE GOING SLIGHTLY DOWNHILL (COASTING) AT 40 MPH. DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON. IMMEDIATELY PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED OKAY. THIS WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 6000 MILES ON ODOMETER. NOW HAVE 7200 MILES AND HAVE NOT HAD ANOTHER OCCURRENCE. PROBLEM COULD POTENTIALLY BE...

Jul 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DIED (STALLED) WHILE GOING SLIGHTLY DOWNHILL (COASTING) AT 40 MPH. DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON. IMMEDIATELY PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED OK. THIS WAS AT APPROX. 6000 MILES ON ODOMETER. NOW HAVE 7200 MILES AND HAVE NOT HAD ANOTHER OCCURANCE. PROBLEM COULD POTENTIALLY BE DANGERO...

Jul 11, 2002 Suspension

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS LESS THAN TWO MONTHS OLD AND HAD LESS THAN 1000 MILES WHEN I RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. I HEAR A LOUD CONTINUOUS CLICKING NOISE WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. FORD HAS ISSUED A SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE (#16016) DESCRIBING THIS PROBLEM WITH 2001-2002 ESCAP...

Jul 11, 2002 Suspension

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE WAS LESS THAN TWO MONTHS OLD AND HAD LESS THAN 1000 MILES WHEN I RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. I HEAR A LOUD CONTINUOUS CLICKING NOISE WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. FORD HAS ISSUED A SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE (#16016) DESCRIBING THIS PROBLEM WITH 2001-2002 ESCAP...

Jul 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL.*AK DEALER REPLACED DEFECTIVE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE. *TT

Jul 9, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL.*AK DEALER REPLACED DEFECTIVE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE. *TT

Jul 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE 2001. IN AUGUST 2001 VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR REPAIR, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR AND VEHICLE STALLS.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Visibility

THIS CAR HAS HAD VARIOUS DEFECTS IN THE 8 MONTHS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. I HAVE HAD THE REAR WIPER ARM AND WINDSHIELD FLUID RECEPTACLE REPLACED. NEXT THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THIS RESULTED IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. NEXT THE VEHICLE LOST POWE...

Jul 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS CAR HAS HAD VARIOUS DEFECTS IN THE 8 MONTHS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. I HAVE HAD THE REAR WIPER ARM AND WINDSHIELD FLUID RECEPTACLE REPLACED. NEXT THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THIS RESULTED IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. NEXT THE VEHICLE LOST POWE...

Jul 8, 2002 Visibility

THIS CAR HAS HAD VARIOUS DEFECTS IN THE 8 MONTHS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. I HAVE HAD THE REAR WIPER ARM AND WINDSHIELD FLUID RECEPTACLE REPLACED. NEXT THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THIS RESULTED IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. NEXT THE VEHICLE LOST POWE...

Jul 8, 2002 Steering

THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING DUE TO RACK AND PINION FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION. *YH

Jul 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN JUNE 2001. IN AUGUST 2001 VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR REPAIR, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR AND VEHICLE STALLS.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Visibility

THIS CAR HAS HAD VARIOUS DEFECTS IN THE 8 MONTHS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. I HAVE HAD THE REAR WIPER ARM AND WINDSHIELD FLUID RECEPTACLE REPLACED. NEXT THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THIS RESULTED IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. NEXT THE VEHICLE LOST POWE...

Jul 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS CAR HAS HAD VARIOUS DEFECTS IN THE 8 MONTHS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. I HAVE HAD THE REAR WIPER ARM AND WINDSHIELD FLUID RECEPTACLE REPLACED. NEXT THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THIS RESULTED IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. NEXT THE VEHICLE LOST POWE...

Jul 8, 2002 Visibility

THIS CAR HAS HAD VARIOUS DEFECTS IN THE 8 MONTHS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. I HAVE HAD THE REAR WIPER ARM AND WINDSHIELD FLUID RECEPTACLE REPLACED. NEXT THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. THIS RESULTED IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. NEXT THE VEHICLE LOST POWE...

Jul 8, 2002 Steering

THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING DUE TO RACK AND PINION FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION. *YH

Jul 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT'S ENGINE HAS NOW FAILED THREE TIMES WHILE I'VE BEEN DRIVING. I EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER, LOSS OF SPEED, AND LOSS OF POWER-STEERING. THE LAST DRIVING CONDITION WAS ON I-95 SOUTH AT 55 MPH ON A CONJESTED HIGHWAY. WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING EACH TIME MY ESCAPE'S ENGINE FAILED...

Jul 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT'S ENGINE HAS NOW FAILED THREE TIMES WHILE I'VE BEEN DRIVING. I EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER, LOSS OF SPEED, AND LOSS OF POWER-STEERING. THE LAST DRIVING CONDITION WAS ON I-95 SOUTH AT 55 MPH ON A CONJESTED HIGHWAY. WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING EACH TIME MY ESCAPE'S ENGINE FAILED...

Jul 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE THE ENGINE STALLS GO DOWN HILL 30-40MPH NO POWER STEERING--ENGINE LIGHT & OIL LIGHT COMES ON. ESCAPE TOWED BACK TO DEALER . DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, DEALER DID NOT KNOW OF ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS WITH THE 2002 ESCAPES, I TOLD HIM TO LOOK ...

Jul 2, 2002 Steering

WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE THE ENGINE STALLS GO DOWN HILL 30-40MPH NO POWER STEERING--ENGINE LIGHT & OIL LIGHT COMES ON. ESCAPE TOWED BACK TO DEALER . DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, DEALER DID NOT KNOW OF ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS WITH THE 2002 ESCAPES, I TOLD HIM TO LOOK ...

Jul 2, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE THE ENGINE STALLS GO DOWN HILL 30-40MPH NO POWER STEERING--ENGINE LIGHT & OIL LIGHT COMES ON. ESCAPE TOWED BACK TO DEALER . DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, DEALER DID NOT KNOW OF ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS WITH THE 2002 ESCAPES, I TOLD HIM TO LOOK ...

Jul 2, 2002 Steering

WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 FORD ESCAPE THE ENGINE STALLS GO DOWN HILL 30-40MPH NO POWER STEERING--ENGINE LIGHT & OIL LIGHT COMES ON. ESCAPE TOWED BACK TO DEALER . DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, DEALER DID NOT KNOW OF ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS WITH THE 2002 ESCAPES, I TOLD HIM TO LOOK ...

Jul 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAS STALLED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS THERE ARE NO BRAKES AND CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE, THE STALLING USUALLY OCCURS WHEN COASTING DOWNHILL, THE DEALER HAS REPLACED NUMEROUS PARTS, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STIL EXISTS.*JB

Jul 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE HAS STALLED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS THERE ARE NO BRAKES AND CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE, THE STALLING USUALLY OCCURS WHEN COASTING DOWNHILL, THE DEALER HAS REPLACED NUMEROUS PARTS, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STIL EXISTS.*JB

Jun 30, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

PURCHASED 1ST ESCAPE 6-7-02. DEALER HAD CAR 7 OUT OF 11 DAYS FOR STALLING ISSUES AND HATCH LOCK REPAIRS. DEALER REPLACED VEHICLE WITH NEW VEHICLE 6-25-02. ON 6-26-02 NEW CAR STALLED ON DECELERATION BETWEEN 6-6:30 PM GOING DOWN AN INCLINE ON PEARL DRIVE. ON 6-28-02 CAR STALLED ON DECELERATION ARO...

Jun 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED 1ST ESCAPE 6-7-02. DEALER HAD CAR 7 OUT OF 11 DAYS FOR STALLING ISSUES AND HATCH LOCK REPAIRS. DEALER REPLACED VEHICLE WITH NEW VEHICLE 6-25-02. ON 6-26-02 NEW CAR STALLED ON DECELERATION BETWEEN 6-6:30 PM GOING DOWN AN INCLINE ON PEARL DRIVE. ON 6-28-02 CAR STALLED ON DECELERATION ARO...

Jun 30, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

PURCHASED 1ST ESCAPE 6-7-02. DEALER HAD CAR 7 OUT OF 11 DAYS FOR STALLING ISSUES AND HATCH LOCK REPAIRS. DEALER REPLACED VEHICLE WITH NEW VEHICLE 6-25-02. ON 6-26-02 NEW CAR STALLED ON DECELERATION BETWEEN 6-6:30 PM GOING DOWN AN INCLINE ON PEARL DRIVE. ON 6-28-02 CAR STALLED ON DECELERATION ARO...

Jun 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED 1ST ESCAPE 6-7-02. DEALER HAD CAR 7 OUT OF 11 DAYS FOR STALLING ISSUES AND HATCH LOCK REPAIRS. DEALER REPLACED VEHICLE WITH NEW VEHICLE 6-25-02. ON 6-26-02 NEW CAR STALLED ON DECELERATION BETWEEN 6-6:30 PM GOING DOWN AN INCLINE ON PEARL DRIVE. ON 6-28-02 CAR STALLED ON DECELERATION ARO...

Jun 26, 2002 Visibility

DRIVER SIDE VIEW MIRROR GLASS SHAKES AND FLUTTERS WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS. DRIVER CANNOT SAFELY TRUST MIRROR FOR REAR AND SIDE VIEWS OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ON DRIVER SIDE OF AUTO DUE TO THE CONSTANT SHAKING OF THE MIRROR. DEALER REPLACED ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE VIEW MIRROR, HOWEVER, THE SAFETY DEFECT CONT...

Jun 26, 2002 Visibility

DRIVER SIDE VIEW MIRROR GLASS SHAKES AND FLUTTERS WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS. DRIVER CANNOT SAFELY TRUST MIRROR FOR REAR AND SIDE VIEWS OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ON DRIVER SIDE OF AUTO DUE TO THE CONSTANT SHAKING OF THE MIRROR. DEALER REPLACED ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE VIEW MIRROR, HOWEVER, THE SAFETY DEFECT CONT...

Jun 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. OCCURS GOING UPHILL OR DOWNHILL. (3 OUT OF 4 TIMES ON SAME BLOCK OF A MAIN STREET). HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES THIS YEAR ALREADY. RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKES. TO DATE NO ACCIDENTS, BUT PROBABILITY FOR A FATAL INCIDENT TO OCCUR IS VERY HIGH! HAVE ...

Jun 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. OCCURS GOING UPHILL OR DOWNHILL. (3 OUT OF 4 TIMES ON SAME BLOCK OF A MAIN STREET). HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES THIS YEAR ALREADY. RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKES. TO DATE NO ACCIDENTS, BUT PROBABILITY FOR A FATAL INCIDENT TO OCCUR IS VERY HIGH! HAVE ...

Jun 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Jun 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CUT OFF TWICE. BUT WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND START RIGHT UP AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. ALSO, IT GIVES NO WARNING, BUT IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN COMING DOWN A GRADE.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Jun 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE CUT OFF TWICE. BUT WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND START RIGHT UP AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. ALSO, IT GIVES NO WARNING, BUT IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN COMING DOWN A GRADE.*AK

Jun 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY, NO ACCIDENT INSUED. DEALER TOWED CAR TO DEALERSHIP BUT FOUND NO PROBLEM. RECEIVED BULLETIN FROM FORD THE FOLLOWING DAY IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM AND DETAILING CORRECTIVE ACTION.*AK

Jun 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE GOING AROUND CLOVER LEAF. POWER STEERING WENT OUT ALONG WITH BRAKES. STOPPED VEHICLE, IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED AND VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING PROPERLY SINCE. DEALER (SUNTRUP FORD) STATED THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED PROBLEM AND TO CONTINUE DRIVING AND SEE IF IT H...

Jun 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY, NO ACCIDENT INSUED. DEALER TOWED CAR TO DEALERSHIP BUT FOUND NO PROBLEM. RECEIVED BULLETIN FROM FORD THE FOLLOWING DAY IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM AND DETAILING CORRECTIVE ACTION.*AK

Jun 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE GOING AROUND CLOVER LEAF. POWER STEERING WENT OUT ALONG WITH BRAKES. STOPPED VEHICLE, IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED AND VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING PROPERLY SINCE. DEALER (SUNTRUP FORD) STATED THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED PROBLEM AND TO CONTINUE DRIVING AND SEE IF IT H...

Jun 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE WILL STALL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND HAS REMEDIED THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE WILL STALL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, AND HAS REMEDIED THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH. UPON DECELARATION. LOSE POWER STEERING ANS POWER BRAKES. NO WARNING.*AK

Jun 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH. UPON DECELARATION. LOSE POWER STEERING ANS POWER BRAKES. NO WARNING.*AK

Jun 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,618 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AND THIS TIME I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. ALL FUNCTIONS SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. I HAD NO FUNCTIONALITY IN STEERING, BRAKES, AND ACCELERATION. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CAR SLOWLY DIED. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR WITH NO PROB...

Jun 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,618 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AND THIS TIME I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. ALL FUNCTIONS SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. I HAD NO FUNCTIONALITY IN STEERING, BRAKES, AND ACCELERATION. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CAR SLOWLY DIED. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR WITH NO PROB...

Jun 13, 2002 Power Train

ENGINED STALL WHILE COASTING DOWN A HILL AT 35 MPH. LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKING.*AK

Jun 13, 2002 Power Train

ENGINED STALL WHILE COASTING DOWN A HILL AT 35 MPH. LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKING.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Jun 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED ON BRAKES AND WITHOUT WARNING BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. *AK

Jun 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED ON BRAKES AND WITHOUT WARNING BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. *AK

Jun 12, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. CONSUMER WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. HOWEVER, HAS NOT FOUND A REMEDY.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND WITHOUT WARNING DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT, RESULTING IN DRIVER UNABLE TO SEE SPEEDOMETER OR DASHBOARD SIGNALS.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Jun 12, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED ON BRAKES AND WITHOUT WARNING BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. *AK

Jun 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING APPLIED ON BRAKES AND WITHOUT WARNING BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION, RESULTING IN VEHICLE STALLING. *AK

Jun 12, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING POWER STEERING LOCKED UP. CONSUMER WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. HOWEVER, HAS NOT FOUND A REMEDY.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND WITHOUT WARNING DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT OUT, RESULTING IN DRIVER UNABLE TO SEE SPEEDOMETER OR DASHBOARD SIGNALS.*AK

Jun 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ONLY TWO WEEKS AND 165 MILES. NOTICED STAINS ON MY DRIVEWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL. FORD TOLD THE DEALER TO INSTALL A NEW ENGINE (ON MY BRAND NEW CAR). THEY GAVE ME A CHEAP RENTAL CAR TO DRIVE WHILE MY NEW ONE IS BEING REPAIRED....

Jun 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR ONLY TWO WEEKS AND 165 MILES. NOTICED STAINS ON MY DRIVEWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL. FORD TOLD THE DEALER TO INSTALL A NEW ENGINE (ON MY BRAND NEW CAR). THEY GAVE ME A CHEAP RENTAL CAR TO DRIVE WHILE MY NEW ONE IS BEING REPAIRED....

Jun 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Jun 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Jun 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE TRAVELING DOWNHILL WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS A NEW REPLACEMENT VEHICLE THAT I GOT FROM THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE MY PREVIOUS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. VERY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. *AK

Jun 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE TRAVELING DOWNHILL WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS A NEW REPLACEMENT VEHICLE THAT I GOT FROM THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE MY PREVIOUS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. VERY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. *AK

Jun 3, 2002 Electrical System

CAR STALLED DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC. MANY IRATE DRIVERS. NO WARNING PRIOR TO STALL. THIS HAS BEEN THE 4TH TIME.*AK

Jun 3, 2002 Electrical System

CAR STALLED DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC. MANY IRATE DRIVERS. NO WARNING PRIOR TO STALL. THIS HAS BEEN THE 4TH TIME.*AK

May 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS DRIVING IN AFTERNOON TRAFFIC YESTERDAY WHEN MY CAR WENT FROM 40 MPH TO 20 MPH. OIL LIGHT AND EMISSIONS LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEN THE CAR STALLED AND ROLLED TO A STOP. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, AND IT RESTARTED AFTER FIVE MINUTES. I MADE IT HOME. IT WAS QUITE SCARY AS I WAS SITTING IN TRAFFIC....

May 30, 2002 Unknown Or Other

I WAS DRIVING IN AFTERNOON TRAFFIC YESTERDAY WHEN MY CAR WENT FROM 40 MPH TO 20 MPH. OIL LIGHT AND EMISSIONS LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEN THE CAR STALLED AND ROLLED TO A STOP. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, AND IT RESTARTED AFTER FIVE MINUTES. I MADE IT HOME. IT WAS QUITE SCARY AS I WAS SITTING IN TRAFFIC....

May 30, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 ESCAPE STALLS--NO POWER--NO BRAKES. THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT THE THE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON.*AK

May 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 ESCAPE STALLS--NO POWER--NO BRAKES. THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT THE THE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON.*AK

May 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS DRIVING IN AFTERNOON TRAFFIC YESTERDAY WHEN MY CAR WENT FROM 40 MPH TO 20 MPH. OIL LIGHT AND EMISSIONS LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEN THE CAR STALLED AND ROLLED TO A STOP. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, AND IT RESTARTED AFTER FIVE MINUTES. I MADE IT HOME. IT WAS QUITE SCARY AS I WAS SITTING IN TRAFFIC....

May 30, 2002 Unknown Or Other

I WAS DRIVING IN AFTERNOON TRAFFIC YESTERDAY WHEN MY CAR WENT FROM 40 MPH TO 20 MPH. OIL LIGHT AND EMISSIONS LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEN THE CAR STALLED AND ROLLED TO A STOP. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, AND IT RESTARTED AFTER FIVE MINUTES. I MADE IT HOME. IT WAS QUITE SCARY AS I WAS SITTING IN TRAFFIC....

May 30, 2002 Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 ESCAPE STALLS--NO POWER--NO BRAKES. THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT THE THE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON.*AK

May 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 ESCAPE STALLS--NO POWER--NO BRAKES. THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT THE THE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON.*AK

May 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HILL.*AK

May 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE TRAVELING DOWN HILL.*AK

May 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE COASTING DOWN A HILL NEAR MY HOME, THE ENGINE OF MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT HAS QUIT. I DISCOVERED THIS WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE AT THE BOTTOM ON THE HILL, ONLY TO FIND THAT THE GAS PEDAL DIDNT RESPOND. ON THE FIRST OCCASION, I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, ...

May 24, 2002 Electrical System

VECHICLE STALLS FOR UNKNOWN REASON WHILE DRIVING.*AK

May 24, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE COASTING DOWN A HILL NEAR MY HOME, THE ENGINE OF MY 2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT HAS QUIT. I DISCOVERED THIS WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE AT THE BOTTOM ON THE HILL, ONLY TO FIND THAT THE GAS PEDAL DIDNT RESPOND. ON THE FIRST OCCASION, I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, ...

May 24, 2002 Electrical System

VECHICLE STALLS FOR UNKNOWN REASON WHILE DRIVING.*AK

May 17, 2002 Steering

ALL FUNCTIONS SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. I HAD NO FUNCTIONALITY IN STEERING, BRAKES, AND ACCELERATION. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CAR SLOWLY DIED. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR WITH NO PROBLEMS. BUT THIS COULD POTENTIALLY HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT IF ENVIRONMENT, SPEED, ETC., WE...

May 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ALL FUNCTIONS SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. I HAD NO FUNCTIONALITY IN STEERING, BRAKES, AND ACCELERATION. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CAR SLOWLY DIED. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR WITH NO PROBLEMS. BUT THIS COULD POTENTIALLY HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT IF ENVIRONMENT, SPEED, ETC., WE...

May 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ALL FUNCTIONS SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. I HAD NO FUNCTIONALITY IN STEERING, BRAKES, AND ACCELERATION. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CAR SLOWLY DIED. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR WITH NO PROBLEMS. BUT THIS COULD POTENTIALLY HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT IF ENVIRONMENT, SPEED, ETC., WE...

May 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOUGHT VEHICLE 11/1/2001. THE FIRST TIME, 1/9/2002 WITH ONLY 1547 MILES, LET OFF OF GAS, COASTING DOWN HILL, APPROX 40 MPH, CAR DIED, LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AFTER COASTING TO A STOP, CAR RESTARTED. DEALER REPLACED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE RELAY. 2ND TIME, ON 5/3/2002, WITH 3949 MILES...

May 17, 2002 Power Train

BOUGHT VEHICLE 11/1/2001. THE FIRST TIME, 1/9/2002 WITH ONLY 1547 MILES, LET OFF OF GAS, COASTING DOWN HILL, APPROX 40 MPH, CAR DIED, LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AFTER COASTING TO A STOP, CAR RESTARTED. DEALER REPLACED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE RELAY. 2ND TIME, ON 5/3/2002, WITH 3949 MILES...

May 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT VEHICLE 11/1/2001. THE FIRST TIME, 1/9/2002 WITH ONLY 1547 MILES, LET OFF OF GAS, COASTING DOWN HILL, APPROX 40 MPH, CAR DIED, LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AFTER COASTING TO A STOP, CAR RESTARTED. DEALER REPLACED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE RELAY. 2ND TIME, ON 5/3/2002, WITH 3949 MILES...

May 17, 2002 Steering

ALL FUNCTIONS SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. I HAD NO FUNCTIONALITY IN STEERING, BRAKES, AND ACCELERATION. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CAR SLOWLY DIED. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR WITH NO PROBLEMS. BUT THIS COULD POTENTIALLY HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT IF ENVIRONMENT, SPEED, ETC., WE...

May 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ALL FUNCTIONS SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. I HAD NO FUNCTIONALITY IN STEERING, BRAKES, AND ACCELERATION. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CAR SLOWLY DIED. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR WITH NO PROBLEMS. BUT THIS COULD POTENTIALLY HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT IF ENVIRONMENT, SPEED, ETC., WE...

May 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ALL FUNCTIONS SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. I HAD NO FUNCTIONALITY IN STEERING, BRAKES, AND ACCELERATION. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE CAR AND CAR SLOWLY DIED. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART CAR WITH NO PROBLEMS. BUT THIS COULD POTENTIALLY HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT IF ENVIRONMENT, SPEED, ETC., WE...

May 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOUGHT VEHICLE 11/1/2001. THE FIRST TIME, 1/9/2002 WITH ONLY 1547 MILES, LET OFF OF GAS, COASTING DOWN HILL, APPROX 40 MPH, CAR DIED, LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AFTER COASTING TO A STOP, CAR RESTARTED. DEALER REPLACED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE RELAY. 2ND TIME, ON 5/3/2002, WITH 3949 MILES...

May 17, 2002 Power Train

BOUGHT VEHICLE 11/1/2001. THE FIRST TIME, 1/9/2002 WITH ONLY 1547 MILES, LET OFF OF GAS, COASTING DOWN HILL, APPROX 40 MPH, CAR DIED, LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AFTER COASTING TO A STOP, CAR RESTARTED. DEALER REPLACED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE RELAY. 2ND TIME, ON 5/3/2002, WITH 3949 MILES...

May 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOUGHT VEHICLE 11/1/2001. THE FIRST TIME, 1/9/2002 WITH ONLY 1547 MILES, LET OFF OF GAS, COASTING DOWN HILL, APPROX 40 MPH, CAR DIED, LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. AFTER COASTING TO A STOP, CAR RESTARTED. DEALER REPLACED POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE RELAY. 2ND TIME, ON 5/3/2002, WITH 3949 MILES...

May 8, 2002 Visibility

MUSTY/FOUL SMELL COMING FROM THE HEATING/AIR CONDITIONER VENTS.*AK

May 8, 2002 Visibility

MUSTY/FOUL SMELL COMING FROM THE HEATING/AIR CONDITIONER VENTS.*AK

May 7, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHEN DECELERATING, GOING DOWN A HILL TO ACCELERATE UP A HILL. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ALSO, FORD IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT NOT SURE OF WHAT SOLUTION COULD CURE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 7, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE CUTS OFF WHEN DECELERATING, GOING DOWN A HILL TO ACCELERATE UP A HILL. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. ALSO, FORD IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT NOT SURE OF WHAT SOLUTION COULD CURE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I TEST DROVE THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2002, THE BRAKES WERE SPONGY BUT I WAS TOLD THAT NEW BRAKES HAVE TO "WEAR IN" BEFORE THEY GET SOLID. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES SEEMED TO GET MORE SPONGY AFTER WE HAD DRIVEN IT HOME, SO I CALLED NORTHSTAR FORD ON MONDAY, APRIL 22,...

May 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN I TEST DROVE THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2002, THE BRAKES WERE SPONGY BUT I WAS TOLD THAT NEW BRAKES HAVE TO "WEAR IN" BEFORE THEY GET SOLID. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES SEEMED TO GET MORE SPONGY AFTER WE HAD DRIVEN IT HOME, SO I CALLED NORTHSTAR FORD ON MONDAY, APRIL 22,...

Apr 30, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 30, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 28, 2002 Electrical System

MY ESCAPE HAS STALLED WHILE GOING DOWN THE STREET AT 40 MPH. THIS IS MY SECOND ESCAPE TO DO THIS (MY REPLACEMENT FOR MY FIRST ESCAPE) I NEED HELP BEFORE WE GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 28, 2002 Electrical System

MY ESCAPE HAS STALLED WHILE GOING DOWN THE STREET AT 40 MPH. THIS IS MY SECOND ESCAPE TO DO THIS (MY REPLACEMENT FOR MY FIRST ESCAPE) I NEED HELP BEFORE WE GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Apr 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PE 01 043/ENGINE STALLING: VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *JG

Apr 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

PE 01 043/ENGINE STALLING: VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *JG

Apr 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED TWICE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK. WHILE IN MOTION VEHICLE CUT OFF. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND PROCEED. A WEEK LATER THE SAME THING OCCURRED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS EXPLAINED THE VEHICLE DEPROGRAMED ITSELF AND HAD TO B...

Apr 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED TWICE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK. WHILE IN MOTION VEHICLE CUT OFF. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE AND PROCEED. A WEEK LATER THE SAME THING OCCURRED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS EXPLAINED THE VEHICLE DEPROGRAMED ITSELF AND HAD TO B...

Apr 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4, BUILT 2/2002, HAS STALLED TWO TIMES SINCE TAKING DELIVERY ON 2/28/2002. INCIDENT 1: 3/25/2002, 8:30AM, HUMID CONDITIONS, DRIVING APPROX. 30-40MPH, SLIGHT DOWNHILL GRADE, 1/4 TANK GAS, NO A/C, COASTING (MILEAGE = 686). INCIDENT 2: 3/30/2002, 2:00PM, RAINED IN MORNING, DRIVIN...

Apr 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4, BUILT 2/2002, HAS STALLED TWO TIMES SINCE TAKING DELIVERY ON 2/28/2002. INCIDENT 1: 3/25/2002, 8:30AM, HUMID CONDITIONS, DRIVING APPROX. 30-40MPH, SLIGHT DOWNHILL GRADE, 1/4 TANK GAS, NO A/C, COASTING (MILEAGE = 686). INCIDENT 2: 3/30/2002, 2:00PM, RAINED IN MORNING, DRIVIN...

Apr 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 ...

Apr 22, 2002 Electrical System

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 ...

Apr 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 ...

Apr 22, 2002 Electrical System

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 ...

Apr 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

2ND FAILURE OCCURRED 4/16/2002, WHILE DRIVING ENGINE QUIT, NO WARNING STEERING BECAME STIFF, BRAKING WAS DIFFICULT, BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS GOING DOWN A HILL COMING OUT OF A CURVE. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD BOTH TIMES WITH SOME DIFICULTY. I WILL BE TAKING THE VEHILCE BA...

Apr 21, 2002 Electrical System

2ND FAILURE OCCURRED 4/16/2002, WHILE DRIVING ENGINE QUIT, NO WARNING STEERING BECAME STIFF, BRAKING WAS DIFFICULT, BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS GOING DOWN A HILL COMING OUT OF A CURVE. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD BOTH TIMES WITH SOME DIFICULTY. I WILL BE TAKING THE VEHILCE BA...

Apr 21, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

2ND FAILURE OCCURRED 4/16/2002, WHILE DRIVING ENGINE QUIT, NO WARNING STEERING BECAME STIFF, BRAKING WAS DIFFICULT, BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS GOING DOWN A HILL COMING OUT OF A CURVE. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD BOTH TIMES WITH SOME DIFICULTY. I WILL BE TAKING THE VEHILCE BA...

Apr 21, 2002 Electrical System

2ND FAILURE OCCURRED 4/16/2002, WHILE DRIVING ENGINE QUIT, NO WARNING STEERING BECAME STIFF, BRAKING WAS DIFFICULT, BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS GOING DOWN A HILL COMING OUT OF A CURVE. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD BOTH TIMES WITH SOME DIFICULTY. I WILL BE TAKING THE VEHILCE BA...

Apr 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 35-40 MPH, DEALER HAS REPLACED DELTA PRESSURE FEEDBACK SENSOR, EEC RELAY, IDLE AIR CONTROL AND DID WDS SELFTEST, DATA LOGGER ROAD TEST.VEHICLE STALLED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SLOW TO A STOP, VEHICLE STA...

Apr 19, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 35-40 MPH, DEALER HAS REPLACED DELTA PRESSURE FEEDBACK SENSOR, EEC RELAY, IDLE AIR CONTROL AND DID WDS SELFTEST, DATA LOGGER ROAD TEST.VEHICLE STALLED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SLOW TO A STOP, VEHICLE STA...

Apr 19, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 35-40 MPH, DEALER HAS REPLACED DELTA PRESSURE FEEDBACK SENSOR, EEC RELAY, IDLE AIR CONTROL AND DID WDS SELFTEST, DATA LOGGER ROAD TEST.VEHICLE STALLED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SLOW TO A STOP, VEHICLE STA...

Apr 19, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE AT 35-40 MPH, DEALER HAS REPLACED DELTA PRESSURE FEEDBACK SENSOR, EEC RELAY, IDLE AIR CONTROL AND DID WDS SELFTEST, DATA LOGGER ROAD TEST.VEHICLE STALLED IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO SLOW TO A STOP, VEHICLE STA...

Apr 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. NLM *TT

Apr 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON 4/15/02 AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY A 1/2 HOUR ON A CLEAR DAY AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH ON SLIGHT DOWNGRADE WITHOUT ANY INDICATION CAR STALLED. LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING THE STEERING AND BRAKES AND ALMOST WRAPPED MYSELF AROUND A TREE. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE PCM. TWO DAYS LATER...

Apr 18, 2002 Electrical System

ON 4/15/02 AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY A 1/2 HOUR ON A CLEAR DAY AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH ON SLIGHT DOWNGRADE WITHOUT ANY INDICATION CAR STALLED. LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING THE STEERING AND BRAKES AND ALMOST WRAPPED MYSELF AROUND A TREE. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE PCM. TWO DAYS LATER...

Apr 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND DIED THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. NLM *TT

Apr 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON 4/15/02 AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY A 1/2 HOUR ON A CLEAR DAY AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH ON SLIGHT DOWNGRADE WITHOUT ANY INDICATION CAR STALLED. LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING THE STEERING AND BRAKES AND ALMOST WRAPPED MYSELF AROUND A TREE. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE PCM. TWO DAYS LATER...

Apr 18, 2002 Electrical System

ON 4/15/02 AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY A 1/2 HOUR ON A CLEAR DAY AT ABOUT 35-40 MPH ON SLIGHT DOWNGRADE WITHOUT ANY INDICATION CAR STALLED. LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING THE STEERING AND BRAKES AND ALMOST WRAPPED MYSELF AROUND A TREE. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE PCM. TWO DAYS LATER...

Apr 16, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED AT 35-40 MPH. DEALER REPLACED ECC POWER RELAY. MILEAGE WAS 5162 MILES. VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AT SAME SPEED ON 15 APRIL 2002, DEALER REPROGRAMMED TCM. *AK

Apr 16, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLED AT 35-40 MPH. DEALER REPLACED ECC POWER RELAY. MILEAGE WAS 5162 MILES. VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AT SAME SPEED ON 15 APRIL 2002, DEALER REPROGRAMMED TCM. *AK

Apr 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

THE VEHICLE JUST QUIT WHILE I WAS DRIVING-STEERING BECAME HARD NO WARNING. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME SAME THING HAPPENED 4 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE. *TS *NLM ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS****760788

Apr 16, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE STALLED AT 35-40 MPH. DEALER REPLACED ECC POWER RELAY. MILEAGE WAS 5162 MILES. VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AT SAME SPEED ON 15 APRIL 2002, DEALER REPROGRAMMED TCM. *AK

Apr 16, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE STALLED AT 35-40 MPH. DEALER REPLACED ECC POWER RELAY. MILEAGE WAS 5162 MILES. VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AT SAME SPEED ON 15 APRIL 2002, DEALER REPROGRAMMED TCM. *AK

Apr 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

THE VEHICLE JUST QUIT WHILE I WAS DRIVING-STEERING BECAME HARD NO WARNING. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME SAME THING HAPPENED 4 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE. *TS *NLM ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS****760788

Apr 15, 2002 Electrical System

CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENED DURING DECELERATION ON AN INTERSTATE OFF-RAMP.*AK

Apr 15, 2002 Electrical System

CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENED DURING DECELERATION ON AN INTERSTATE OFF-RAMP.*AK

Apr 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON FIRST OCCASION VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, DASH LIGHTS CAME ON, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. NEEDED TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. ONLY HAD VEHICLE 1 MONTH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, (NOT POINT OF SALE) AND HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED. WAS TOLD THAT THEY WER...

Apr 13, 2002 Steering

ON FIRST OCCASION VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, DASH LIGHTS CAME ON, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. NEEDED TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. ONLY HAD VEHICLE 1 MONTH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, (NOT POINT OF SALE) AND HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED. WAS TOLD THAT THEY WER...

Apr 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON FIRST OCCASION VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, DASH LIGHTS CAME ON, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. NEEDED TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. ONLY HAD VEHICLE 1 MONTH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, (NOT POINT OF SALE) AND HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED. WAS TOLD THAT THEY WER...

Apr 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ON FIRST OCCASION VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, DASH LIGHTS CAME ON, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. NEEDED TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. ONLY HAD VEHICLE 1 MONTH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, (NOT POINT OF SALE) AND HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED. WAS TOLD THAT THEY WER...

Apr 13, 2002 Steering

ON FIRST OCCASION VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, DASH LIGHTS CAME ON, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. NEEDED TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. ONLY HAD VEHICLE 1 MONTH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, (NOT POINT OF SALE) AND HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED. WAS TOLD THAT THEY WER...

Apr 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON FIRST OCCASION VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, DASH LIGHTS CAME ON, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. NEEDED TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. ONLY HAD VEHICLE 1 MONTH. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, (NOT POINT OF SALE) AND HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED. WAS TOLD THAT THEY WER...

Apr 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AT ANYTIME. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AT ANYTIME. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ESCAPE STALLED (FOR THE 3RD TIME)WHILE GOING ON A SLIGHT HILL, APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. INFORMED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. DROPPING OFF TO DEALER TOMORROW FOR THE 2ND TIME!!!. *AK

Apr 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ESCAPE STALLED (FOR THE 3RD TIME)WHILE GOING ON A SLIGHT HILL, APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. INFORMED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. DROPPING OFF TO DEALER TOMORROW FOR THE 2ND TIME!!!. *AK

Apr 5, 2002 Steering

I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY I LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKES. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN BY PUTTING BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE. I HAD TO STEER WITH BOTH HANDS. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND OFF THE ROAD. I CALLED FORD ROADSIDE ASSIST...

Apr 5, 2002 Steering

I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY I LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKES. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN BY PUTTING BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE. I HAD TO STEER WITH BOTH HANDS. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND OFF THE ROAD. I CALLED FORD ROADSIDE ASSIST...

Mar 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME. IT FIRST HAPPENED JAN. 31ST. DEALER SAID THEY CALLED FORD AND ALL THEY HAD TO DO WAS REPROGRAM THE COMPUTER. WE LIVE IN A LARGE CITY AND I AM JUST AFRAID THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND I WON'T BE ABLE TO GET...

Mar 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MILES PER HOUR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME. IT FIRST HAPPENED JAN. 31ST. DEALER SAID THEY CALLED FORD AND ALL THEY HAD TO DO WAS REPROGRAM THE COMPUTER. WE LIVE IN A LARGE CITY AND I AM JUST AFRAID THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND I WON'T BE ABLE TO GET...

Mar 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING RESULTIN IN LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. NLM

Mar 26, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND THE SYSTEM TO SHUT DOWN, AFTER THE VEHICLE SAT FOR 30 MIN THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED, THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM WAS THE PCM. NLM

Mar 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING RESULTIN IN LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY, THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. NLM

Mar 26, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND THE SYSTEM TO SHUT DOWN, AFTER THE VEHICLE SAT FOR 30 MIN THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED, THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, CONSUMER STATES THE PROBLEM WAS THE PCM. NLM

Mar 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 26, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Mar 25, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR IS JAMMED CLOSED. WILL NOT UNLOCK EITHER ELECTRICALLY OR MANUALLY. DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE. DEALER ADVISES "NO KNOWN FIX" AND WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR. DEALER ALSO ADVISES THAT OTHER REAR DOOR MAY FAIL AT ANY TIME, POTENTIALLY TRAPPING REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN VE...

Mar 25, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

REAR DOOR IS JAMMED CLOSED. WILL NOT UNLOCK EITHER ELECTRICALLY OR MANUALLY. DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE HANDLE. DEALER ADVISES "NO KNOWN FIX" AND WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR. DEALER ALSO ADVISES THAT OTHER REAR DOOR MAY FAIL AT ANY TIME, POTENTIALLY TRAPPING REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN VE...

Mar 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 4 TIMES, DOWNHILL ONLY. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK *TT

Mar 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 4 TIMES, DOWNHILL ONLY. DEALER CANNOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK *TT

Mar 12, 2002 Visibility

YES, MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER AND NEW GRANDSON WERE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE PASSENGER POWER WINDOW JUST SHATTERED. I AM TRYING TO GET FORD TO REPLACE IT FOR FREE. SINCE THIS IS A FACTORY PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT 40-45MPH TWICE ON 03/08/02. THE ENGINE INDICATOR DID NOT GO ON BEFORE THE STALL. THE RADIO, HEAT, CLOCK, ETC. STAYED ON DURING THE STALL. THE STEERING BECAME VERY TIGHT AND HEAVY. AFTER WRESTLING THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE CAR RESTARTED AFTER PUTTING IT IN ...

Mar 12, 2002 Visibility

YES, MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER AND NEW GRANDSON WERE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN THE PASSENGER POWER WINDOW JUST SHATTERED. I AM TRYING TO GET FORD TO REPLACE IT FOR FREE. SINCE THIS IS A FACTORY PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT 40-45MPH TWICE ON 03/08/02. THE ENGINE INDICATOR DID NOT GO ON BEFORE THE STALL. THE RADIO, HEAT, CLOCK, ETC. STAYED ON DURING THE STALL. THE STEERING BECAME VERY TIGHT AND HEAVY. AFTER WRESTLING THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE CAR RESTARTED AFTER PUTTING IT IN ...

Mar 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT SOOUNDED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BLOW UP. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT FINALLY STARTED. IT DOES THIS 2 OR 3 TIMES A DAY. DEALER SAYS NO PROBLEM, IT WILL FIX ITSELF. VEHICLES ENGINE SMOKED ON TWO OCCASIONS, THOUGHT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. D...

Mar 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT SOOUNDED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BLOW UP. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT FINALLY STARTED. IT DOES THIS 2 OR 3 TIMES A DAY. DEALER SAYS NO PROBLEM, IT WILL FIX ITSELF. VEHICLES ENGINE SMOKED ON TWO OCCASIONS, THOUGHT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. D...

Mar 11, 2002 Power Train

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT SOOUNDED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BLOW UP. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT FINALLY STARTED. IT DOES THIS 2 OR 3 TIMES A DAY. DEALER SAYS NO PROBLEM, IT WILL FIX ITSELF. VEHICLES ENGINE SMOKED ON TWO OCCASIONS, THOUGHT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. D...

Mar 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE COASTING AT APPROXIMATELY 38 MILES, WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED THE FOLLOWING DAY. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER TODAY AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM.*AK

Mar 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT SOOUNDED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BLOW UP. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT FINALLY STARTED. IT DOES THIS 2 OR 3 TIMES A DAY. DEALER SAYS NO PROBLEM, IT WILL FIX ITSELF. VEHICLES ENGINE SMOKED ON TWO OCCASIONS, THOUGHT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. D...

Mar 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT SOOUNDED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BLOW UP. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT FINALLY STARTED. IT DOES THIS 2 OR 3 TIMES A DAY. DEALER SAYS NO PROBLEM, IT WILL FIX ITSELF. VEHICLES ENGINE SMOKED ON TWO OCCASIONS, THOUGHT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. D...

Mar 11, 2002 Power Train

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT SOOUNDED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BLOW UP. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS IT FINALLY STARTED. IT DOES THIS 2 OR 3 TIMES A DAY. DEALER SAYS NO PROBLEM, IT WILL FIX ITSELF. VEHICLES ENGINE SMOKED ON TWO OCCASIONS, THOUGHT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. D...

Mar 11, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE COASTING AT APPROXIMATELY 38 MILES, WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED THE FOLLOWING DAY. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER TODAY AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM.*AK

Mar 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CUT OUT WHEN TRAVELING DOWNHILL AT APPROX. 40 MPH. BRAKES & STEERING FAILED BUT WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE AND RESTART WITH NO SUBSEQUENT PROBLEMS.*AK

Mar 6, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE CUT OUT WHEN TRAVELING DOWNHILL AT APPROX. 40 MPH. BRAKES & STEERING FAILED BUT WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE AND RESTART WITH NO SUBSEQUENT PROBLEMS.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AT 30 MPH. POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AT 30 MPH. POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AT 30 MPH. POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AT 30 MPH. POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AT 30 MPH. POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 28, 2002 Steering

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AT 30 MPH. POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, AND ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A STEEP HILL VEHICLE STALLED/ ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND ENGINE DIED. DRIVER HAD NO STEERING OR BRAKES. FELT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 27, 2002 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER; STEERING, BRAKES, AND ELECTRICAL WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. MY EMPLOYEE'S FORD ESCAPE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AT ABOUT THE SAME MILEAGE. PLEASE NOTE THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS 18 DIGITS AND COULD NOT BE COMPLETELY ENTERED. ([XXX]) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO...

Feb 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A STEEP HILL VEHICLE STALLED/ ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND ENGINE DIED. DRIVER HAD NO STEERING OR BRAKES. FELT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 27, 2002 Electrical System

THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER; STEERING, BRAKES, AND ELECTRICAL WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. MY EMPLOYEE'S FORD ESCAPE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AT ABOUT THE SAME MILEAGE. PLEASE NOTE THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS 18 DIGITS AND COULD NOT BE COMPLETELY ENTERED. ([XXX]) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO...

Feb 26, 2002 Steering

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE TRAVELING ON A STEEP CURVY ROAD AT 25 MPH, VEHICLE LOST POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CONSUMER HAD TO USE BOTH FEET ON BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED, OIL AND EMISSION LIGHTS CAME ON, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF STREET ONTO PARKING LOT AND SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO AVOID CRA...

Feb 26, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE TRAVELING ON A STEEP CURVY ROAD AT 25 MPH, VEHICLE LOST POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CONSUMER HAD TO USE BOTH FEET ON BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED, OIL AND EMISSION LIGHTS CAME ON, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF STREET ONTO PARKING LOT AND SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO AVOID CRA...

Feb 26, 2002 Power Train

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE TRAVELING ON A STEEP CURVY ROAD AT 25 MPH, VEHICLE LOST POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CONSUMER HAD TO USE BOTH FEET ON BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED, OIL AND EMISSION LIGHTS CAME ON, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF STREET ONTO PARKING LOT AND SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO AVOID CRA...

Feb 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE TRAVELING ON A STEEP CURVY ROAD AT 25 MPH, VEHICLE LOST POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CONSUMER HAD TO USE BOTH FEET ON BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED, OIL AND EMISSION LIGHTS CAME ON, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF STREET ONTO PARKING LOT AND SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO AVOID CRA...

Feb 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE TRAVELING ON A STEEP CURVY ROAD AT 25 MPH, VEHICLE LOST POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CONSUMER HAD TO USE BOTH FEET ON BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED, OIL AND EMISSION LIGHTS CAME ON, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF STREET ONTO PARKING LOT AND SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO AVOID CRA...

Feb 26, 2002 Steering

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE TRAVELING ON A STEEP CURVY ROAD AT 25 MPH, VEHICLE LOST POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CONSUMER HAD TO USE BOTH FEET ON BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED, OIL AND EMISSION LIGHTS CAME ON, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF STREET ONTO PARKING LOT AND SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO AVOID CRA...

Feb 26, 2002 Unknown Or Other

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE TRAVELING ON A STEEP CURVY ROAD AT 25 MPH, VEHICLE LOST POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CONSUMER HAD TO USE BOTH FEET ON BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED, OIL AND EMISSION LIGHTS CAME ON, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF STREET ONTO PARKING LOT AND SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO AVOID CRA...

Feb 26, 2002 Power Train

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE TRAVELING ON A STEEP CURVY ROAD AT 25 MPH, VEHICLE LOST POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CONSUMER HAD TO USE BOTH FEET ON BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED, OIL AND EMISSION LIGHTS CAME ON, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF STREET ONTO PARKING LOT AND SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO AVOID CRA...

Feb 26, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE TRAVELING ON A STEEP CURVY ROAD AT 25 MPH, VEHICLE LOST POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CONSUMER HAD TO USE BOTH FEET ON BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED, OIL AND EMISSION LIGHTS CAME ON, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF STREET ONTO PARKING LOT AND SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO AVOID CRA...

Feb 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE TRAVELING ON A STEEP CURVY ROAD AT 25 MPH, VEHICLE LOST POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING, CONSUMER HAD TO USE BOTH FEET ON BRAKE PEDAL TO CONTROL SPEED, OIL AND EMISSION LIGHTS CAME ON, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF STREET ONTO PARKING LOT AND SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO AVOID CRA...

Feb 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING; NOVEMBER 2001, FEBRUARY 12, 2002, AND FEBRUARY 22, 2002. *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING; NOVEMBER 2001, FEBRUARY 12, 2002, AND FEBRUARY 22, 2002. *AK

Feb 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES AND STEERING FAILED ONCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CURVY MOUNTAIN ROAD, SPEED APPROX. 25 MPH, SECOND FAILURE AT APPROX 45 MPH ON A STRAIGHT AND LEVEL CITY ROAD. BOTH TIMES TWO FEET HAD TO BE USED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WITH HEAVY STEERING AND THE VEHICLE WAS JUST STOPPED BEFORE CRASHING INTO OBSTA...

Feb 23, 2002 Steering

BRAKES AND STEERING FAILED ONCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CURVY MOUNTAIN ROAD, SPEED APPROX. 25 MPH, SECOND FAILURE AT APPROX 45 MPH ON A STRAIGHT AND LEVEL CITY ROAD. BOTH TIMES TWO FEET HAD TO BE USED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WITH HEAVY STEERING AND THE VEHICLE WAS JUST STOPPED BEFORE CRASHING INTO OBSTA...

Feb 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT V6 AUTOMATIC 4X4 WITH 2,235 MILES FAILS TO START (WARM OR COLD ENGINE) AFTER APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES VEHICLE WILL START AND RUN NORMALLY. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AND HAS REFUSED TO START NUMEROUS TIMES, AFTER WAITING APPROX. 20 MINUTES VEHICLE WILL START. VEHICLE HAS STALLED...

Feb 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES AND STEERING FAILED ONCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CURVY MOUNTAIN ROAD, SPEED APPROX. 25 MPH, SECOND FAILURE AT APPROX 45 MPH ON A STRAIGHT AND LEVEL CITY ROAD. BOTH TIMES TWO FEET HAD TO BE USED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WITH HEAVY STEERING AND THE VEHICLE WAS JUST STOPPED BEFORE CRASHING INTO OBSTA...

Feb 23, 2002 Steering

BRAKES AND STEERING FAILED ONCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CURVY MOUNTAIN ROAD, SPEED APPROX. 25 MPH, SECOND FAILURE AT APPROX 45 MPH ON A STRAIGHT AND LEVEL CITY ROAD. BOTH TIMES TWO FEET HAD TO BE USED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WITH HEAVY STEERING AND THE VEHICLE WAS JUST STOPPED BEFORE CRASHING INTO OBSTA...

Feb 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD ESCAPE XLT V6 AUTOMATIC 4X4 WITH 2,235 MILES FAILS TO START (WARM OR COLD ENGINE) AFTER APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES VEHICLE WILL START AND RUN NORMALLY. VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AND HAS REFUSED TO START NUMEROUS TIMES, AFTER WAITING APPROX. 20 MINUTES VEHICLE WILL START. VEHICLE HAS STALLED...

Feb 20, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45-50 MPH, STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE AND AUTOMOBILE WAS NOT RESPONDING. LOOKED AT DASHBOARD AND NOTICED THAT ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS LIT UP. TRIED TO SLOW DOWN TO PULL ON SIDE OF ROAD, BUT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKES AND NO STEERING. C...

Feb 20, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45-50 MPH, STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL TO ACCELERATE AND AUTOMOBILE WAS NOT RESPONDING. LOOKED AT DASHBOARD AND NOTICED THAT ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS LIT UP. TRIED TO SLOW DOWN TO PULL ON SIDE OF ROAD, BUT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE NO BRAKES AND NO STEERING. C...

Feb 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED WHILE GOING DOWN HILL DUE TO LOW RPM AFTER ACCELERATION STOPPED AND FOOT TAKEN OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL. LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES AFTER STALL. STARTED RIGHT BACK UP IN NEUTRAL.*AK

Feb 18, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLED WHILE GOING DOWN HILL DUE TO LOW RPM AFTER ACCELERATION STOPPED AND FOOT TAKEN OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL. LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES AFTER STALL. STARTED RIGHT BACK UP IN NEUTRAL.*AK

Feb 16, 2002 Air Bags

AFTER NEW SENSOR INSTALLED FOR AIRBAG, ANOTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENT HAD AN ERROR. *AK

Feb 16, 2002 Air Bags

AFTER NEW SENSOR INSTALLED FOR AIRBAG, ANOTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENT HAD AN ERROR. *AK

Feb 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS DRIVING @ ABOUT 40 MPHON SAT 1-26-2002 WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE DASH LIGHTS FOR THE ENGINE AND OIL CAME ON. I COASTED TO A STOP AND TURNED OFF THE HEATER, RADIO, AND IGNITION AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. IR STARTED AGAIN BUT I WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO W...

Feb 14, 2002 Unknown Or Other

I WAS DRIVING @ ABOUT 40 MPHON SAT 1-26-2002 WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE DASH LIGHTS FOR THE ENGINE AND OIL CAME ON. I COASTED TO A STOP AND TURNED OFF THE HEATER, RADIO, AND IGNITION AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. IR STARTED AGAIN BUT I WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO W...

Feb 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS DRIVING @ ABOUT 40 MPHON SAT 1-26-2002 WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE DASH LIGHTS FOR THE ENGINE AND OIL CAME ON. I COASTED TO A STOP AND TURNED OFF THE HEATER, RADIO, AND IGNITION AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. IR STARTED AGAIN BUT I WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO W...

Feb 14, 2002 Unknown Or Other

I WAS DRIVING @ ABOUT 40 MPHON SAT 1-26-2002 WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED AND THE DASH LIGHTS FOR THE ENGINE AND OIL CAME ON. I COASTED TO A STOP AND TURNED OFF THE HEATER, RADIO, AND IGNITION AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. IR STARTED AGAIN BUT I WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO W...

Feb 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A SHOPPING CENTER. MY FOOT WAS OFF THE ACCELERATOR AS I WAS PREPARING TO STOP. ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY INTO THE PARKING SLOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD, GOING OVER THE CURB, ACROSS THE SIDEWALK AND HIT A CONCRETE RAMP WITH A METAL RAILING ON TOP. UPON ...

Feb 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A SHOPPING CENTER. MY FOOT WAS OFF THE ACCELERATOR AS I WAS PREPARING TO STOP. ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY INTO THE PARKING SLOT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD, GOING OVER THE CURB, ACROSS THE SIDEWALK AND HIT A CONCRETE RAMP WITH A METAL RAILING ON TOP. UPON ...

Feb 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER, ASSISTED BRAKES AND STEERING. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND REPLACED AN UNKNOWN RELAY TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. AFTER THE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED, ENGINE STALLED AGAIN WHILE TRAVELING LESS THAN 40 MPH. (REFEREN...

Feb 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Feb 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER, ASSISTED BRAKES AND STEERING. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AND REPLACED AN UNKNOWN RELAY TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. AFTER THE SERVICE WAS PERFORMED, ENGINE STALLED AGAIN WHILE TRAVELING LESS THAN 40 MPH. (REFEREN...

Feb 5, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Feb 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF, ALL LIGHTS WENT OUT; HOWEVER, LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Feb 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 40 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED OUT. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND RE START THE ENGINE. LOSS OF POWER TO MAJOR COMPONENTS. IF I HAD BEEN 100 FEET FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD A MAJOR ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO 90 DEGREE TURN. SELLING DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, DUE TO BE INSPECTED 2/5/02. *AK

Feb 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF, ALL LIGHTS WENT OUT; HOWEVER, LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD FIND THE CAUSE. *AK

Feb 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 40 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED OUT. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND RE START THE ENGINE. LOSS OF POWER TO MAJOR COMPONENTS. IF I HAD BEEN 100 FEET FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD A MAJOR ACCIDENT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO 90 DEGREE TURN. SELLING DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, DUE TO BE INSPECTED 2/5/02. *AK

Jan 28, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHITE GELATINOUS MATERIAL WAS LEAKING FROM MULTIPLE AREAS OF VEHICLES LOCKS AND CREVICES ONTO THE INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY OF VEHICLE, DEALER STATED THAT LUBRICANT WAS APPLIED TO THE VARIOUS INTERNAL LOCKING MECHANISMS AND THAT THE EXCESS WAS SETTLING BY LEAKING OUT OF CREVICES AND S...

Jan 28, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE GLASS WINDOW KEPT LEAVING THE MOLDING OF THE WINDOW FRAME AND WOULD NOT PROPERLY SEAL, DEALERS DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE MOLDING OF THE WINDOW WAS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. *TT

Jan 28, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THAT SIX DIMPLES HAD DEVELOPED ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER, DEALER STATED THAT THE METAL INTERNAL SUPPORT BEAM IS CONTRACTING AND PULLING THE METAL SKIN OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE DIMPLING EFFECT, DEALER STATED DAMAGE WAS RESULT OF MANUFACTURER DEFECT, REPAI...

Jan 28, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHITE GELATINOUS MATERIAL WAS LEAKING FROM MULTIPLE AREAS OF VEHICLES LOCKS AND CREVICES ONTO THE INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY OF VEHICLE, DEALER STATED THAT LUBRICANT WAS APPLIED TO THE VARIOUS INTERNAL LOCKING MECHANISMS AND THAT THE EXCESS WAS SETTLING BY LEAKING OUT OF CREVICES AND S...

Jan 28, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE GLASS WINDOW KEPT LEAVING THE MOLDING OF THE WINDOW FRAME AND WOULD NOT PROPERLY SEAL, DEALERS DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE MOLDING OF THE WINDOW WAS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. *TT

Jan 28, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THAT SIX DIMPLES HAD DEVELOPED ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER, DEALER STATED THAT THE METAL INTERNAL SUPPORT BEAM IS CONTRACTING AND PULLING THE METAL SKIN OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE DIMPLING EFFECT, DEALER STATED DAMAGE WAS RESULT OF MANUFACTURER DEFECT, REPAI...

Jan 28, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHITE GELATINOUS MATERIAL WAS LEAKING FROM MULTIPLE AREAS OF VEHICLES LOCKS AND CREVICES ONTO THE INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY OF VEHICLE, DEALER STATED THAT LUBRICANT WAS APPLIED TO THE VARIOUS INTERNAL LOCKING MECHANISMS AND THAT THE EXCESS WAS SETTLING BY LEAKING OUT OF CREVICES AND S...

Jan 28, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE GLASS WINDOW KEPT LEAVING THE MOLDING OF THE WINDOW FRAME AND WOULD NOT PROPERLY SEAL, DEALERS DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE MOLDING OF THE WINDOW WAS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. *TT

Jan 28, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THAT SIX DIMPLES HAD DEVELOPED ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER, DEALER STATED THAT THE METAL INTERNAL SUPPORT BEAM IS CONTRACTING AND PULLING THE METAL SKIN OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE DIMPLING EFFECT, DEALER STATED DAMAGE WAS RESULT OF MANUFACTURER DEFECT, REPAI...

Jan 28, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHITE GELATINOUS MATERIAL WAS LEAKING FROM MULTIPLE AREAS OF VEHICLES LOCKS AND CREVICES ONTO THE INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY OF VEHICLE, DEALER STATED THAT LUBRICANT WAS APPLIED TO THE VARIOUS INTERNAL LOCKING MECHANISMS AND THAT THE EXCESS WAS SETTLING BY LEAKING OUT OF CREVICES AND S...

Jan 28, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE GLASS WINDOW KEPT LEAVING THE MOLDING OF THE WINDOW FRAME AND WOULD NOT PROPERLY SEAL, DEALERS DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE MOLDING OF THE WINDOW WAS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. *TT

Jan 28, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATED THAT SIX DIMPLES HAD DEVELOPED ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR PASSENGER, DEALER STATED THAT THE METAL INTERNAL SUPPORT BEAM IS CONTRACTING AND PULLING THE METAL SKIN OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE DIMPLING EFFECT, DEALER STATED DAMAGE WAS RESULT OF MANUFACTURER DEFECT, REPAI...

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Jan 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SHUT DOWN, COULD NOT RESTART, ENGINE WOULD TURN BUT NOT START, TOWED TO DEALER, DEALER INVESTIGATED PROBLEM, THEY DETERMEND THAT ONE OR MORE INTERNAL PARTS HAVE FAILED, NEW ENGINE TO BE INSTALLED. *AK

Jan 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SHUT DOWN, COULD NOT RESTART, ENGINE WOULD TURN BUT NOT START, TOWED TO DEALER, DEALER INVESTIGATED PROBLEM, THEY DETERMEND THAT ONE OR MORE INTERNAL PARTS HAVE FAILED, NEW ENGINE TO BE INSTALLED. *AK

Jan 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH (IN CRUISE CONTROL) ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS SEIZED ENGINE. FAILURE WAS SUDDEN AND WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Jan 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH (IN CRUISE CONTROL) ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS SEIZED ENGINE. FAILURE WAS SUDDEN AND WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Jan 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START IN GROCERY PARKING LOT. TOWED TO DEALER. TOW DRIVER SAID THIRD ESCAPE UNDER 3000 MILES HE'S TOWED RECENTLY THAT WOULD NOT START. *AK

Jan 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START IN GROCERY PARKING LOT. TOWED TO DEALER. TOW DRIVER SAID THIRD ESCAPE UNDER 3000 MILES HE'S TOWED RECENTLY THAT WOULD NOT START. *AK

Jan 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER AND ENGINE FAILED WHILE OPERATING ON MAJOR WASHINGTON D.C. INTERSTATE. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED ALTHOUGH AMPLE POWER APPEARS TO BE AVAILABLE FOR ELECTRICAL DEMANDS. VEHICLE TOWED TO OWNERS HOME.

Jan 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER AND ENGINE FAILED WHILE OPERATING ON MAJOR WASHINGTON D.C. INTERSTATE. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED ALTHOUGH AMPLE POWER APPEARS TO BE AVAILABLE FOR ELECTRICAL DEMANDS. VEHICLE TOWED TO OWNERS HOME.

Dec 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Dec 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Dec 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 BEE...

Dec 12, 2001 Air Bags

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 BEE...

Dec 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 BEE...

Dec 12, 2001 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 BEE...

Dec 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Dec 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 BEE...

Dec 12, 2001 Air Bags

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 BEE...

Dec 12, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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 BEE...

Dec 12, 2001 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 BEE...

Dec 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Dec 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 S...

Dec 11, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 S...

Dec 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Dec 7, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Dec 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AT 300 MILES THE VEHICLE SURGED AND HESITATED FREQUENTLY. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION. 1 WEEK LATER AFTER COMING TO A STOP, CONSUMER APPLIED ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE HESITATED. CONSUMER THEN APPLIED GAS PEDAL HARDER, AND VEHICLE SURGED TO 20 MPH AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE W...

Dec 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Dec 6, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AT 300 MILES THE VEHICLE SURGED AND HESITATED FREQUENTLY. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION. 1 WEEK LATER AFTER COMING TO A STOP, CONSUMER APPLIED ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE HESITATED. CONSUMER THEN APPLIED GAS PEDAL HARDER, AND VEHICLE SURGED TO 20 MPH AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE W...

Dec 6, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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...

Dec 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 4, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 3, 2001 Power Train

I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 90 DAYS. 30 OF THOSE DAYS THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF SERVICE. THE CAR CANNOT BE DRIVE WHEN GEAR ASSEMBLY STICKS.*AK

Dec 3, 2001 Power Train

I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 90 DAYS. 30 OF THOSE DAYS THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF SERVICE. THE CAR CANNOT BE DRIVE WHEN GEAR ASSEMBLY STICKS.*AK

Nov 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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

Nov 29, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

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

Nov 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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, 16...

Nov 27, 2001 Electrical System

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, 16...

Nov 27, 2001 Electrical System

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, 16...

Nov 27, 2001 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, 16...

Nov 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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, 16...

Nov 27, 2001 Electrical System

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, 16...

Nov 27, 2001 Electrical System

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, 16...

Nov 27, 2001 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, 16...

Nov 15, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER STOPPING AT A LIGHT, I ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH WHEN CAR STALLED. ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. CAR RESTARTED, WE TOOK TO THE DEALER. THEY ADVISED US RIGHT AWAY THAT FORD IS AWARE THAT THESE ESCAPES HAVE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM- THEY JUST QUIT RUNNING FOR NO REASON. THEY CHECKED IT...

Nov 15, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

AFTER STOPPING AT A LIGHT, I ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH WHEN CAR STALLED. ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. CAR RESTARTED, WE TOOK TO THE DEALER. THEY ADVISED US RIGHT AWAY THAT FORD IS AWARE THAT THESE ESCAPES HAVE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM- THEY JUST QUIT RUNNING FOR NO REASON. THEY CHECKED IT...

Nov 12, 2001 Electrical System

NOT ABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. *AK

Nov 12, 2001 Electrical System

NOT ABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. *AK

Nov 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Nov 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Oct 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Oct 31, 2001 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

Oct 31, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Oct 31, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Oct 31, 2001 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

Oct 31, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

Oct 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Oct 13, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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