2009 FORD ESCAPE Engine Problems
252 NHTSA complaints on file
All Engine Complaints — Page 6
WAS DRIVING IN RIGHT LANE APPROXIMATELY 45MPH AND I LOST ALL ACCELERATION. THOUGHT I HAD A FLAT OR SOMETHING. PULLED OVER AND INTO A PARKING LOT. ENGINE WAS IDLING ROUGH SO I TURNED IT OFF AND CALLED MY HUSBAND TO SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING WITH THE CAR. HUSBAND CAME AND RESTARTED, DROVE HOME NO ISSUE. ON 8/11/12 DRIVING TO STORE THE SAME THING HAPPENED BUT THIS TIME NOTICED THE WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON. THE GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING LOOSING ALL ENGINE POWER. PULLED OVER AND CALLED MY HUSBAND TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED. LEFT CAR RUNNING, HUSBAND PRESSED GAS PEDAL BUT ENGINE STAYED AT ROUGH IDLE. TURNED CAR OFF AND RESTARTED, DROVE CAR HOME AND CALLED SERVICING DEALERSHIP FOR APPOINTMENT. HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED ON 8/10/12 TO CHECK TRANSMISSION, THOUGHT THAT WAS THE PROBLEM BUT THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THEY SAID THEY WOULD LET US KNOW TODAY 8/12/12 IF VEHICLE...
I WAS SITTING IN THE BANK LINE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WAITING TO GET TO THE DRIVE-UP ATM WHEN MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE BRAKE HARDER TO STOP THE CAR FROM MOVING FORWARD. THIS HAPPENED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS. WHEN I MENTIONED IT TO MY SERVICE SPECIALIST HE SAID HE CHECKED THE CAR AND THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS INDICATED. I HAVE A 2009 FORD ESCAPE XLT V-6. *TR
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Electrical System
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Wheels
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Seat Belts
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Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
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Visibilitywiper
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
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Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
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Fuel System Gasolinestorage
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
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Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
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Seats
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Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
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Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringsteering Control Module
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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
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Visibility
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Visibilitywindshield
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