Car Stall Problems of Ford Escort - part 1

2002 Ford Escort. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stopping and dying while driving the consumer stated the battery and alternator were replace three times, as well as other components. However, the stalling continued. No one has been able to determine the reason for the stalling.

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Escort. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to shake vigorously and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. The mechanic stated that the engine would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

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While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart, the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.

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Upon turning the vehicle on it stalled . Tried starting it again and it blew up, burning completely to the back seat of the vehicle. There were no warnings or indications.

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.

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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.

2002 Ford escape stalled while going down-hill at 35-40 mph. Engine stopped. Lost power steering and brakes. Engine restarted immediately after placing in "neutral" position. Fuel tank was about 1/4 full. This is the third such event with this vehicle. The last such failure was on the same road and at exactly the same location!! given the similarity of problems with this vehicle and the numerous other reports, I suspect there must be a problem with the computer control system or software.

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.

I am experiencing stalling problems when I stop at lights or the vehicle is idling. It looses compression. I had it into the dealership while still under warranty around 35,000 miles. . Now at 47,000 miles I'm experiencing the same problem. Originally they replaced wiring harness and air intake valve so far problem has yet to be determined as to why it's stalling again.

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2001 Escort. Bought in fall from hertz. Have had new platnum plugs installed. But car continues to cut off when leaving from a stopped positon such as a stop sign, light, and left turn lane. Cut off 2 days ago when starting from a stop sign. Had plenty of time from on comming cars. Stalled in hwy and a tractor trailer truck had to brake and I almost lost my life. Did same thing several days ago from a left turn lane. Went to young Ford about it running rough and stalling. Ser mgr stated they do that and that is the reason they stopped making them. Have had trouble sinc I bought it. You cant tell much about a car with a short demo ride. Bought 9/25/02.

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Intermittent stalling while driving. Dealer has been unable to duplicate problem or determine cause. Ph. . .

While driving at any speed vehicle vibrated and shook violently, then stalled. The vehicle had been to the dealer ten times for this problem. The vehicle remained to experience the same problem.

The vehicle experienced stalling problems.

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 will stall in hot weather and at any speed, this happens on a daily basis.

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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.

Gas gauge doesn't show the correct amount of gas once it reaches 1/4 of a tank. The vehicle also stalls on highways. The anti-theft alarm goes on for unknown reason. The horn malrunctions too.

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.

Vehicle started, engine rattled upon acceleration at all speeds at 2300 miles. After numerous failed repair attempts by dealer,I sent complaint to Fords dsb board. Working throgh arbitration vehicle looked at by engineer. They replaced pcm. Problem got worse,along with new problems,lack of power,hard start,transmission hesitaing. Then they replaced fuel pump,didnt help, then ignition switch, didnt help,then mass air flow sensor and air filter, didnt help. Finally vehicle started stalling while driving, during acc. Towed back to shop, Ford had it six weeks this time replaced pcm two more times. I have vehicle back,still problem with transmission hesitating. Vehicle in shop eight times for same or related problems and totalling almost three months in shop. Still in arbitration, consdering closing case and taking to dsb. Personally.

Engine vibrates, and has a high idle. Engine runs rough and shakes. Engine surges and hesitates. Car stalls. I have had the vehicle in for this same repair several times since the purchase of it. The mechanics have replaced spark plugs, fuel guage, fuel filter, valve idle air control, vapor management, motor mounts. The dearlership in hillsborough replaced a cable something (the service manger quit and a ticket was not found for this repair. ) the vehicle continues to have same problem without being totally fixed. The last time I brought the car in for stalling, the repair was done, but the next morning the car continued to stall. As of this date, I am taking the car in for the same problem again. Please note: in reviewing the information after submittting I noticed that in # of failures passenger air bag deployed 8 times with the date of 7/24/98. This is incorrect, car was not in an accident and air bags were not used.

While at a stop vehicle stalls which may cause an accident. Also, has a no start condition. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Vehicle would stall out at different speeds. Almost rearended because of stalling unexpectedly. Had vehicle towed back to dealer. Was informed could not find problem for stalling, even had vehicle test driven. Air conditioner blew hot air, dealer repaired wiring assembly. Tires experienced wear, consumer did not give specific tire information. Engine light illuminated and vehicle was hard to restart, vehicle also lost power and dealer has not been able to resolve the problem.

`vehicle stalls while driving. Ownerand has vehicle at dealer. Owner is concerned for her safety because vehicle can stall frequently and at anytime.

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.

The vehicle seens to be shaking, vibrating, stalling and high idle in the engine. Nlm.

Stalls at red lights won't idle vibration at idle shakes the whole car. Dt.

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.

Intermittently clutch catches low, and at other times it catches high. Vehicle stalls out and dies. Dealer has inspected vehicle.