10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 4
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 84,613 miles
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Vehicle stalls suddenly without notice and the steering and brakes will not function. Very dangerous situation that has occurred several times. Dealership says they have never heard of this issue. 2003 Ford Escape. Vehicle is the year included in the recall and came from the same Kansas plant but it shows no recall. Contacted Ford directly and was told they have also not heard of this issue.
- Galivants Ferry, SC, USA
The engine of my 2003 Ford Escape (V6, automatic) dies when going into reverse occasionally. Since mid of June, 2004, it has happened 5 times (today is July 25, 2004). We have sent the car to Ford dealer three times already. They could not duplicate the problem and hence could not fix it.
- Munster, IN, USA
Upon turning the ignition to the "on" position in my 2003 Ford Escape, the sunroof will automatically open. This occurs when the vehicle has been turned off between 10-15 minutes, and then restarted. This has occurred 6 times within a 4 week period.
- Charleroi, PA, USA
My 2003 Ford Escape intermittently stalls when going into reverse. After the 2nd trip to the dealership they replaced the computer, it is still happening. Now it is happening in drive as well. I've had the car since December 2002 and it has stalled out a total of 11 times. The vehicle has 8000 miles on it.
- St Paul, MN, USA
2003 Ford Escape V-6 automatic vehicle stalled on freeway for no reason.
- Marietta, GA, USA
Previous complaint: Stalling of 2003 Escape. I returned vehicle back to the dealer and they installed a new eec and trouble shot the system. The work performed did not fix the problem and now it is seven days later and the stalling has returned. The onboard computer does not revel any problems so this more than likely will be an ongoing issue.
- Reston, VA, USA
- Big Spring, TX, USA