10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Apr 012002

Escape 4WD

  • miles
Car continues to stall when going approximately 40 mph. All systems fail. Car has been to dealership 3 times for same problem. Air intake valve and relay have been replaced. Dealership taking car again tomorrow for repair.

- Chester, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Feb 012001

(reported on)

Escape 4WD

  • miles
Experience fuel smell in cabin on warm restart of truck. More pronounced on warm days. Started experiencing fuel smell at about 800 miles. Based on other Escape owners comments, problem appears to be due to a poorly designed intake manifold and gasket.

- New Berlin, WI, USA

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problem #1

Dec 262000

(reported on)

Escape 4WD

  • miles
Fuel smell coming from A/C vents after warm engine restart. Suspect intake manifold not properly tightened.

- Ventura, CA, USA

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