Gasoline Engine problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

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 bad. The mechanic did replace it and have the part. The vehicle started doing this around June 1, 2005. Have not contacted dealer.

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; however, they have not been forth coming on how many Escapes have had similar problems.

Engine suddely quit while driving. Shifted to neutral while coasting, turned ignition off then on again. Vehicle immediately restarted.

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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.

Problems with power assist, engine and brakes. Mr.

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 later. Both times occurred while I was going down a hill at about 30-35 mph. I noticed that the rpm reading when the accellerator isn't depressed is very low. It sometimes dips close to zero. Normal rpm for sitting in idle is around 1. It's currently at the dealership.

This is my 2nd incident in 2 months.

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!!.

While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle will shut down, and willnot restart. Dealership is aware of problem.

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. Manufacturer notified.

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 happens again.

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.

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, and restarted it without any problems. On the second occasion, I put the gear selector into neutral and quickly restarted while coasting along. On both occasions, cars in back of me had to brake sharply to avoid collision. Both instances were in April 2002, about three weeks apart. At the time, the car was about 5 months old and had been driven about 5500 miles. I took the car to the dealer on 5/23/02. The invoice says that they performed a wds test, reburned and updated the processor. There is no evidence that new parts were used. Handwritten notes on the paperwork indicate a technical service bulletin was used to guide the repair, but the number wasnt given.

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.

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 have made minor electronic/computer adjustments which have not solved the problem. They have advised us to wait for a recall notice from Ford.

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. Dealer says there is nothing wrong. Vehicle will surge on its own, even with the brake depressed, almost as if I had floored it. I cannot drive 20 mph, it surges forward! last incident I had with the vehicle, I lost complete use of the brakes, no hydraulics, no nothing. Pedal depressed right to the floor. Almost got into a head on collision, used e-brake to stop. Happened a second time later that day. Took car to dealership, nothing is wrong. Contacted Ford rep. And they will not do anything to help me. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle. I do not wish to keep the vehicle.

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 reprogramming from the manufacturer. This problem has not occurred since then. But this could have been a tragedy had I been driving 80 mph down an atlanta interstate; fortunately I was on an access road going 40-45 mph. Dt.

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, similar conditions, car died, lost power steering and brakes, car restarted after coasting to a stop. Dealer changed the fuel mixture in the computer. I have serious doubts that this has fixed the problem.

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.

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.

Engine suddenly stopped completely, restarting it was impossible. All power was lost and flames were shooting from rear of vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. The consumer stated that this created an extremely dangerous situation in heavy traffic.

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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.

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.