Ford Escape owners have reported 37 problems related to gasoline engine (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the Escape.
Driving down a busy street, down a slight grade about 45 mph, the car suddently died. I had to pull over to the side of the road. I waited a couple of minutes and it restarted. There was no indication of any problem prior to this.
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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.
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