Automatic Transmission Control Module problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

Tl - the contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v165000 (power train) the contact stated while in reverse the vehicle would lose power and shut off. The contact mentioned when driving in heat or a certain amount of time the vehicle would shut off in the middle of traffic. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the contact was told the pcm/tcm power train need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. Bt.

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 aware of the failure and denied assistance with the repair because the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 04v165000 (power train: automatic transmission: control module -tcm, pcm). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 139,161.

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. There is a recall for the power train: automatic transmission: control module (NHTSA campaign id # 04v165000) however, the manufacturer stated her VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 107,447.

: 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. The work for NHTSA recall #04v165000, pertaining to the automatic transmission control module had previously been performed, but since then the problem persisted and became progressively worse.

: 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 power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm, pcm). The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

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 the two recall parts one of which might be causing the problem (pcm I believe). The strange thing was about two hours after I had stalled I could start the car again fine but I figured they would still want to see it since it could be a dangerous situation. However, they did not find anything wrong with the car and sent me on my way. Then last night my car wouldn't start. . . Sounds were very similar to the time before only this time I wasn't driving I was in a parking garage. So I gave up and called a friend and decided to have it towed in th emorning when the dealer was open. Only in the morning my car started fine again. I drove to the dealer anyway though because this was not very safe and figured they would want to look it over. Problem. They said they can't do anything unless the problem is actually occuring so I would have to wait until it happens again. This didn't sit well with me so I called Ford and they said the same thing. Then I went online and did a search and it seems I am not the only one with this problem but no one seems to have an answer. I am nervous because I sometime drive on busy highways and if it stalls I might end up in a crash but Ford didn't seem to care about this scenario. I am at a loss and want a better answer then wait until it happens again but I thought I should file a complaint in case others are having the same problem and to warn other drivers about following too close to a Ford Escape.

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 would decelerate rapidly. The dealership that he is having the problems with dublin Ford dublin, CA.

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.

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 illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The failures occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the failures could not be duplicated. On two separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 04v165000 (power train; automatic transmission; control module), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 70,000.

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 be replaced, but has not diagnosed cause of failure. From researching user forums on the internet, I've learned that Ford issued a service bulletin (oasis #16717) in March 2003 advising that the pcm be reprogramed to correct a transmission shudder problem which seems to be a precursor to total transmission failure. Pcm reprograming is also required by safety recall 04s13, issued April 2004. I was scheduled to have this recall work done by the dealer, but the transmission failed before recall work was done. From reading user reports on the internet, it seems that tansmission failure at 50-60,000 miles is not unusual for 2001-2003 Escapes with a cd4e automatic transmission, at least for ones which have not had the pcm reprogramed as called for in the 2003 service bulletin or the 2004 safety recall.

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 to be replaced. Car has 42,000 miles on it.

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 from first week whick multiple times its been worked on but no luck fixing also now left drivers side headlight casing started presenting a bad seal in headlight which in return caused me to have to replace set of headlights with installation for 90 dollars also my sunroof is sticking when you go to shut it and hoding down button and out of all these defects you think it wouldnt be enough to deal with trying to get fixed when you work two full time jobs and had no transportation for work and yet Ford dealership did not want to assist me in any way with rental for their defects of vehicle leaving me stuck with no transportation for work due to relocating to dallas then atlanta and not knowing anyone whom could help me with getting to employment and home locations but to top it off my 2002 Ford Escape XLT is also having a problem with leather seats wearing extremly bad yet I try to keep them as clean and repliished as possible but yet seats are of poor quality which also the leather stearing wheel is fading with spots of darker and lighter leather wrapping and same for the dash and radio controls, all are fading with dark and lighter black spots all over yet I keep my truck spotless and I take extreme care of it for my vehicle is my baby but seems to be with Ford im going to be forced to find something else with all the safety issues of the engine stalling not starting and not being able to shift in gear and forcing the vehicle ignition to be swutched off and then back on to start back up (if it will start the next time).

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.

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 crashing, engine was still on when vehicle came to a stop, dealer reflashed pcm and replaced mass airflow sensor, throttle body and iac solenoid.

Recall notice for 2002 Ford Escape arrived a month too late. 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 dealer suggested a gas treatment system for the fuel injection, but the stalling persisted. The consumer request compensation for the treatment, time lost and stress Ford put her through with the Escape.

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.

The engine stalled without warning. The dealer reprogrammed the pcm.