While driving at speeds between 30 an 40 mph, the car suddenly stalled in traffic. All attempts to restart the vehicle, by myself, were for naught. A nearby garage initially thought the problem was a timing belt issue, but further investigation showed that the problem was with an electrical harness with a possible short. A bit strange for a non-moving part.

- Coatesville, PA, USA

My 2001 Ford Escape stalls when I start the car and I am still in first gear. I have taken my car 4 times to the dealership and they say that they cannot find the problem and have never heard of this complaint before. They even put on a "moniter" for me to use when the car stalled. I pressed the button twice, but the dealership told me that I did it wrong because they got the wrong readings. After the last time I brought it to Ford, they replaced a part and said that it was fixed. Seven months later it is stalling again.. as much as three times a day!! it is getting worse.

- Plantation, FL, USA

While driving down hill vehicle stalled without prior warning, causing loss of all power steering and braking ability. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer not willing to provide any assistance. Consumer states another dealer repaired vehicle by replacing the relay.

- Utica, PA, USA