NHTSA Complaint #10032599 — 2001 FORD ESCAPE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10032599
Vehicle 2001 FORD ESCAPE
Component POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 15,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State VA

Consumer Description

2001 FORD EXCAPE 4X4 XLT. STALLS WHILE COASTING DOWNHILL. I HAVE TAKEN THIS TO THE DEALER (IN WARRANTY) TWICE TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM LOOKED AT. THE DEALER REPLACED VARIOUS ITEMS BUT HAS FAILED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE ENGINE STOPS, NOT ONLY DOES THE STEERING WHEEL BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANAGE, BUT THE BRAKES BECOME VERY HARD. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE FOR A VEHICLE THAT WAS TURNING IN FRONT OF ME SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS AHEAD.

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