15 problems related to automatic transmission control module have been reported for the 2003 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2003 Escape.
My car is misfiring and stalling on DE-acceleration (when we slow down). It started recently. First it had the engine light come on. We had it tested by a mechanic with the electrical reader and it said we needed a new coil. We replaced the coil, did a full tune up and it still is not working. After many hours of research we see that the Ford Escape pcm has been a consistent manufacturing problem and the 2003 Ford Escape had this problem. I call Ford and they tell me my car was not covered under that particular recall. However, it is clear that this is a serious problem with Ford Escape. What I am to do? drive the car like this and risk it stalling in an intersection or on a hill and have the possibility of a crash? Ford should be held responsible for this manufacturing problem that they have documented over the years.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle would also accelerate suddenly. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the power train control module needed to be replaced, but that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall campaign id number:04v165000(power train: automatic transmission: control module(tcm. Pcm). The failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 119,000.
My 2003 Ford Escape has all the symptoms of the recall NHTSA campaign id number 04v165000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)) but dose not have one of the vins that fall into the list.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure occurred approximately seven different times intermittently. The mechanic stated also that there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 04v165000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The vehicle stalls without warning while driving at any speed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer once for the failure. The dealer was not able to duplicated the failure. The failure recurred on June 27,2010 while driving on the highway at 55mph. The manufacturer was contacted,they stated the vehicle had no open recall and the vehicle was not in included in recall 04v165000 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm) . The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 157,000.
I purchased a 2003 Ford Escape with 24,000 miles on it. I should have known better, as vehicle stalled when I test drove it, but was assured the pcm just needed to be reflashed. 3 days after purchasing the car it stalled out on me when turning a corner, foot not on the accelerator. Was only able to get the car restarted after really revving engine hard. Took it back, assured me it was my "anti-theft device" two days after getting vehicle back, stalled yet again when pulling into my driveway. Symptoms are much like the recall listed for 2003 Escapes but of course my VIN number is not included. So I took it back to dealer and they "can't get it to stall" but replaced this time the idle air control valve. Picked it up, next day stalled out as I turned corner into parking lot. This car is unsafe.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. Sporadically, during deceleration, the engine stalls. The dealer stated that her VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 04v165000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for the repair. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired by her local mechanic. The failure mileage was 118,000 and current mileage was 125,000.
About once a month, for the last four months, my 2003 Ford Escape will stall out. This has happened when the engine is cold and upon deceleration such as when entering or making a turn. The car restarts without hesitation. There was a safety recall issued about this problem, #04v165000, where the fix seems quite simple but Ford's main customer relations dept. Says my car is not part of that recall. Same car, same problem, but not related to original recall. Seems absurd. Although there have been no accidents, the threat of one exists if the car stalls while I'm turning across oncoming traffic or, possibly, rear-ended.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while decelerating at various speeds, the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions, but they were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 04v165000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. On August 26, 2007, while driving 37 mph, the engine failed. The failure is now occurring at least four times per day when the vehicle is started. Nhtsa recall number 04v165000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)) was referenced. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 85,834.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle completely shut off and had to be restarted. The vehicle did not restart immediately. The vehicle was diagnosed as having idle air control valve failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v165000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)). The current mileage was 101,000 and failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 05/06/08.
The contact owns a2003 Ford Escape. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle would stall then shut off. The contact stated that the failure only occurred when decelerating. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. There is a recall for the power train: automatic transmission: control module (NHTSA campaign id #04v165000) however, the dealer stated that his VIN was not included. As of April 9, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure has occurred approximately 50 times. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 80,000.
I want to know how I can find out if my vehicle was on the list of recalls. Recall 04s13 occured back in Apr 2004, and I was never notified. I would like to know why and if my vehicle is still in need of repair.
Nhtsa recall 04v165000 subject: engine stalling. After having the power control module (pcm) with the appropriate calibration reprogrammed, the vehicle stall. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was unable to do so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. Please provide further details.
How can I get a list of vehicle identification numbers to find out if my vehicle is effected in a Ford recall.