Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

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 unable to diagnose the cause of the failure, they could not assist. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.

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 vehicle, all while attempting to restart the car--an absolutely frightening situation. This is the second time in 7 months this has happened. The first time this happened, I was going down a sharp grade around a tight bend to the right. I lost all power to the brakes and steering, causing me to nearly fall over a steep cliff onto traffic below. Had this happened, I'm sure I would have been killed along with several other motorists as well. Each time I took the car directly to the dealership where I was told the problem was "fixed. " this car is extremely unsafe to drive as it shuts down without warning! I have informed the dealer of my concerns about this vehicle's extremely unsafe condition, and their response is that I should trade it in and buy yet another new car from them. I have also heard of several other people in my area who are experiencing the same problem with the same type of vehicle. Ford needs to correct this very serious issue immediately before there are deaths associated with this apparently common factory defect!.

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.

While driving brakes and steering locked up and engine shut off without any warning . Driver lost control of vehicle, resulting in an accident. The consumer stated that the manufacturer had issued two technical service bulletins on defects of the vehicle, and the problems occuring were the result of one of those defects.

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.

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 problem that has not been fixed, I brought it to the dealer they claim that nothing is wrong with it. The dealer checked it and said it has happened to other cars, but that the problems had been fixed that it was only on the ones from 2001. The dealer also said that they couldn't award the warranty that the engine shutting off wouldn't happen again, but since April 2002 it has happen at least 5 times with 1 accident .

While traveling on highway vehicle shutdown without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.

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.

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.

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 were unable to duplicate the problem and that it was due to excessive amount of other keys on primary key ring, to remove the keys due to they were interfering with the path and shutting down vehicle. Removed the keys and continued to drive. On 4/9/02 was driving in exact location as previous incident, going about 35-40 mph and same thing happened. Had put a file cabinet key on key ring, thought was same issue, didnt' report again. On 4/11/02 while traveling on much busier and much more dangerous road, vehicle again stalled. No safe shoulder to pull off onto and unable to restart while in process. Was luckily able to coast onto side street, breaks and steering were not functioning properly, had to roll to stop. Able to restart and get to work. Will notify dealership ASAP.

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.

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?.

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 again, brought it back to the dealer again. They did more testing replaced some sensors and also called the Ford hot line. On 9/19/02 same thing car shut off while driving this time through an intersection. Brought in to dealer again. Driving speeds all 4 times were 35-45.