Car Stall problems of the 1999 Ford Escort

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved.

After filling the vehicle with fuel and a fuel injection cleaner, consumer was driving at 70 mph, and vehicle stalled. Consumer tried several times to restart the vehicle, but to no avail.

Since the purchase of my car at 12,000 miles, it has shaken and vibrated violently. When I run my defrost or a/c the problem gets worse and my car stalls out. I have replaced the transmission at 30,000 miles and replaced everything the dealership instructed. On July, 18, 2003 I made my final attempt to correct the problem. I took the car to the Ford dealer and again specified the problem and showed them exactly what I was experiencing. I picked it up later that afternoon they had replaced the valve again that I had just replaced in January 2003. I turned on my car and ran the a/c and I saw no improvement. So I asked to speak with a manager who told me that this is a common problem that my car shouldn't stall anymore but they have done everything they can do to correct this problem. Basically, we purchased a $13,000 dollar car that never ran right and can not be remedied. No one has a solution and I'm expected to be satisfied with a car that shakes non-stop. If Ford knows this is occuring they need to notify customers before they purchase the vehicle, instead of letting them drive away in a car that can never be fixed. I have lost all respect for Ford and will never purchase a vehicle from them again.

My 1999 Ford Escort excessively stalls, idles low and acts like it is choking when I have come to a stop or I am starting the car. The car stalls when coming to a stop at stop lights. It seems like when these cars reach a certain temperature they shutdown. I have taken my car to the dealer and they were unable to fix the problem. They had me change the mass airflow sensor, throttle body, replace engine mounts, repaired the transmission twice and the car still stalls and the transmission continues to go bad. I have done research on other consumers complaints about this vehicle type and have noticed that they are experiencing this same problem. There needs to be a recall of this vehicle type and consumers need to be reimbursed for money spent on repairs. Please have this investigated because the cars are unusable and dangerous. This sudden stalls when driving can cause a major accident.

Vehicle has stalled 5 times, at any speed. Dealer has replaced alternator 4 times/ starter, and battery once. Cannot remedy. Consumer is afraid to drive vehicle.

Motor died at a traffic light. Consumer had car towed to dealer. Dealer stated that it was alternator. Consumer indicated that dealer has replaced 4 alternators/ one starter, and a battery. Consumer is afraid to drive vehcle in fear that it may stall again.

The vehicle will stall out and die intermittently, and will start up immediately after. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to correct the problem. Manufacturer has been notified.

While traveling 55 mph car suddenly cutoff/stalled when trying to start back up. Dealer was contacted.

Ongoing problem with vehicle hesitating/stalling while driving between 50-70 mph. Vehicle been inspected / repaired on seven different occasions. Dealer informed consumer that nothing else could be found. Seeking NHTSA help in this matter. Dealer since found problem with the revelator but has no solution.

Ongoing problem with vehicle stalling. Vehicle would stall no matter what the speed may be while moving or at a stop. Vehicle been inspected on six occasions by dealer, and problem still goes unresolved. Seeking help or provide information on this matter.

While driving and without warning vehicle will vibrate violently and stall on occasions. Dealer has been notified, however mechanic has not been able to remedy the problem.

Consumer is experiencing problems with vehicle stalling. The car was purchased in sept of 98 and has stalled 5 times since purchase. 3 times while driving in highway traffic. The dealer is not able to correct the problem.

While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may have caused a crash. When transmission is shifting gears it shifts loud and hard. Eec test found tr sensor out of range and connection full of water. Repairs were made but problem still exist. Dealer cannot determine the problem.

While driving vehicle stalled, causing windshield wipershead lights, and brakes to go out during a thunderstorm. Dealer said engine needed replacing.

Occasional loss of power, then surges forward at highway speeds. In stop-and-go traffic, sometimes runs rough and stalls. Sometimes idles rough and stalls at idle.