Engine Failure Problems of Ford Escape - part 2

On 30 December 2012 at approximately 5 pm I was driving my 2010 Ford Escape XLT on us 61 in port gibson, ms. I was traveling at approximately 55 mph with the cruise control engaged when the vehicle began to slow down unexpectedly. I glanced down to observe the gauges and discovered the cruise control had ceased functioning and the trouble light (shaped like a wrench) had illuminated. I pressed the accelerator pedal and the engine failed to respond. I pulled to the shoulder and shut down the engine. After checking under the hood for any loss of fluid or obvious mechanical failure I could detect nothing indicating a major mechanical failure. I restarted the engine and observed the gauges noting the trouble light was no longer present. Thinking the problem may have been a temporary issue, I again proceeded to travel upon the highway for approximately 100 yards and again the same trouble light illuminated and I lost the ability to accelerate after reaching around 45 mph. I again pulled over, shut off the engine, and restarted. I managed to turn around and go home, but not before I had the same failure occur approximately 4 more times at 65 mph. I contacted Ford roadside assistance and the vehicle is being towed to a dealership in vicksburg, ms, 35 miles away. This is the first time the vehicle has exhibited any defects since I purchased it in June, 2012 with approximately 33,000 miles on it. I feel this vehicle is not safe to be operated upon the roads and could endanger my family's safety as well as other motorists.

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In the span of 4 days my 2010 Ford Escape xls engine failed to turn over 3 times. The first two incidents were resolved by jump starting probably due to low battery output. So yesterday, I took the vehicle to a local mechanic shop and replaced the factory-installed battery thinking this was it. Today this morning, as my family and I were about to head out for grocery shopping, the ignition won't start again. So I called for a jump starting service through my insurance and this time it won't start at all. It was towed and moved to the mechanic shop for further inspection. Since it wasn't a Ford dealership, they weren't able to do a complete diagnosis. But based on what they were able to do, it appears that there is a breakdown of communication between ignition and engine. I had this for two years now originally purchased from aafes military sales korea and the vehicle has never been in a major accident. I am completely baffled and irritated by all this event because there should be no reason for the car to stall like that. Currently I am overseas in korea with the us army and there are only a couple of Ford dealerships over and they are not near by.

While driving in the left hand lane on a busy, busy dallas highway at 60+ mph, the engine failed. I managed to pull over -- across 3 lanes of oncoming traffic -- without getting hit from behind, while being honked at along the way, and managed to pull over on a small shoulder. I turned the car off and restarted it. The next two weeks, it did the same thing a few more times, but I was driving in the far right lane so it was less precarious. I took it into the dealership, where they diagnosed a throttle body failure. My vehicle has 46,000 miles only on it. My understanding is that this is an ongoing problem with Fords but they will not recall and fix the problem. Someone is going to be killed.

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I started having problems with my car shutting down in Feb 2012. After 2 throttle body's and still problems the dealer put a flight recorder on my car. This recorded 5 episodes of engine failure. They found that a sensor to the main computer was bad and replaced it. They left the recorder on and today 3/12/13 the car stopped twice and I pressed the recorder button. The car seizes, the engine revs when standing still and hesitates upon pick up. This has gone on long enough. Ford doesn't know what to do about this problem and it is hazardous to my health. One day my luck may not be good as to who is behind me when it stalls. Recall! recall! recall! someone needs to do something about this!.

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Sudden engine failure while driving approximately 50 mph. Told by mechanic it was a "fried" computer caused by incorrect spark plugs (original factory-installed). Will have to replace pcm, coils and plugs.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate. The contact drove onto the emergency lane and inspected the vehicle; yet, there were no visible failures. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that a coil in the engine failed. The vehicle was being repaired by the dealer when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 79,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. After coasting to the side of the road the vehicle was able to be restarted within a few moments. The vehicle stalled approximately three additional times as the contact proceeded driving and after the third stall, the vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised that the coils in the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the coils. Approximately 20,000 miles later, the failure recurred and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer where they advised the contact that the coils had failed once again. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Engine failed. Engine of SUV would rev at high rate. SUV had to be towed to dealer. Tow trucker driver noted that SUV had been towed before because tow hook had bent frame. I told the driver that the car had not been towed during my lease.

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The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. While driving under 40 mph, the engine failed. The failure has occurred on four different occasions. Safety recall # 04v165000 (power train:automatic transmission control module (tcm, pcm)) does not apply to the VIN. The purchase date and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 66,000. Updated 02/01/08. Updated 02/01/08.

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New car, owned 10 months. 16,000 miles on it. Sudden engine failure, no warning what so ever, ie; no overheating, alarm etc. Engine replaced, 10 days later drove only 12 miles on new engine. Blew head gasket, and engine began to burn. Again no warning.

While driving at 50 mph engine failed without warning.

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We own a 2001 Ford Escape with less than 42000 miles on it. We have gotten all of the required oil changes and scheduled maintenance done on it. We went through the dealer for all service work and all but one oil change. Recently it began shaking even when the car was not in motion. We took it back to the dealer again and they informed us that the engine was bad and needed replaced (costing $4000). The service technician had originally told us that the engine had gone bad because we had not changed the oil or had put the wrong oil in it. This is untrue, we have met the requirements set out by Ford and had proof. Then, he said that we must have gone through high water in the car because the air filter was yellowed. We have never taken the car through high water. We were told by a different Ford mechanic that dust and pollen in the air can cause the yellowing. Then they told us that the engine could have become ruined because of heavy rain. The dealer that we have been working with is: rusty eck Ford 7310 east kellogg wichita KS 67207 phone: 316. 685. 9211 fax: 316. 685. 2890 this is obviously a defect in the manufacturing of the engine and we feel that Ford should replace the engine. We have owned more than a dozen cars (one having over 180,000 on it) and have never had an engine go bad on us. We have owned 7 different Ford vehicles. We have done our part in taking care of the Ford Escape, and we feel that it is ridiculous to have to pay for this kind of repair so early in its life. The excuses that we have been given for the engine failure are ludicrous. Certainly, vehicles must be able to withstand rain showers.

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Since the first weeks of purchase of vehicle it has had numerous sensor problems, all of which the national city Ford has addressed. They have changed multiple parts in the vehicle, including a failed system. The original purchase was made from bob baker Ford in mission valley, (san diego) but the vehicle it's self has been serviced at the national city dealer. Since the beginning of the vehicle problems we have been in contact with the manufacturer, advising them of all the different defects we have. The defect that most worries us is the engine failure, the engine tends to lose all power without notice and shuts off loosing power steering and braking ability. This has happend to us at night, and not even the dash board lights flicker, or the head lights. We have addressed the issue, they have installed equipment to try and figure the problem with no success. They say we can hope it does not happen again. Fortunatly it has not happened on the freeway, as those Ford focus problems. The latest problem with the vehicle has been transmission related, it is as of 10/29/02 being looked at the fuller Ford dealership for this problem. We have also asked that they look at the engine problem, and they will advise. Dt.

The engine failed, which caused the brakes and steering to lock up.

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, and only briefly (a few seconds) afterwards. I thought first two times were a fluke, but am now concerned for my and other's safety. The local Ford dealership's service manager said, when asked, he really hasn't heard of this problem. I've just today researched th NHTSA's website and have found, so far, 55 other shockingly similar reports. Who has to die?.

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.

Engine stalled on july3, 2001 while driving 45 mph without warning and vehicle lost all power. Vehicle has stalled at least 10 times under the same conditions. Returned vehicle 6 times for service but no fix is currently available. Most recent engine failure on 2/27/02. Contacted Ford moter company and filed a grievance. Trying to get money back but the process is long and dificult. Ford not being very cooperative.

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 williams Ford(739 front st. P. O. Box 220, berea,OH 44017) on Monday Jan 29, 2002 to report the engine failure. The service advisor looked under the hood and told me that "the car just burped". I asked if there was something I could do to prevent this from occurring again and he told me that "the car just had to learn the way I drive". I questioned how an inanimate object without a brain could learn. He told me "OH yes, it does have a brain". I called another service advisor (ed) at williams Ford on Tuesday Jan 30 to explain the situation. He too assured me that "the car just sort of hiccupped". He also told me that the car was learning the way I drove. When I asked me to explain he said it was termed "adaptive idle strategy" and that it was because the car was new. I told him I have had other new cars that this has not happened to and asked if there was anything I could do to prevent this from happening again because I thought it was a safety issue. He said the computer was adjusting to the way I accerlate and decelerate and there was not anything I should do. I have since read that the NHTSA is investigating other Ford Escapes that the engines have stalled while driving and have needed to have the engines repaired/replaced. I am dissappointed that they did not care enough to run a diagnostic check on the car to assure me of the car's safety and repair/replace the engine if needed.

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.

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.