2001 Ford Escape. The consumer found a recall on line, this recall did not pertain to this vehicle due to VIN. When driving, the vehicle died, power steering malfunctioned, and the vehicle was hard to control. The vehicle will not keep a idling.. the vehicle is currently at the dealership, and they have not yet contacted the consumer. The problem started two weeks ago, on August 30, 2005. The consumer stated it happened approximately ten times.

- Collyville, TX, USA

Vehicle stales during decelartion

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

There were numerous problems. The egr sensor (dpfe) was replaced along with the sop driver side outer belt molding, fuel pump, sway bar links and iac. There was a loud noise coming from the driver's side window, water leaked around the tailgate window, the vehicle was hard to start, the iac was sticking, the driver's side window squeaked and rattled, the vehicle hesitated upon starting, there was play in the front sway bar links, the coolant light stayed on, there was a crack around the oil pan and the oil drain plug was problematic, and the accelerator pedal was sticking.

- Mound, MN, USA

The vehicle started to vibrate while the consumer was driving. The consumer took the vehicle in to the dealer, and the engine coil needed to be replaced.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

While driving vehicle stalled. Check engine light illuminated. Consumer stated that vehicle experienced the same problem that was mentioned in recall 04V165000. Contacted the dealer. However, the problem recurred.

- Irvine, CA, USA

While driving vehicle stalled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Vehicle accelerating by itself.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

With the air conditioner on vehicle stalled intermittently. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealership, but dealership did not resolve the problem.

- Northampton, PA, USA

While driving. The vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle after pumping the accelerator pedal. The consumer could not control the vehicle due to loss of power in the steering wheel and no brakes.

- Tampa, FL, USA

While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer restarted the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer drove the vehicle to the auto service for inspection and the mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. There was grinding and a round metal object snapped and broke off of the ac compressor. There were also problem with the air bag and the steering.

- Riverside, CA, USA

Petition for adequacy of a recall remedy involving Ford safety recall 04S13 re a problem with stalling in the 2001 Ford Escape. The stalling continued.

- San Carlos, CA, USA

Recall 04V-165 vehicle dies when slowing down. The consumer requested reimbursement.

- Goodlettsville, TN, USA

Recall O4V-165 intermittent stop and restart due to calibration errors. The vehicle would die out and the consumer would smell smoke.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

I've only had this car for two years and it died twice while driving on the road. One time on October 19, 2002 and another time on September 12, 2003. This car has also have problems with the sensors and PCM module.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

Engine stalls at 40 mph.

- Bridgewater, NJ, USA

While driving 45 mph oil light and the engine check light appeared on the dashboard, then, vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership.

- Walton, KY, USA

Vehicle stalls while going downhill at approximately 35 miles an hour with foot off gas. This is the third or forth time it has happened. Because of the stalling condition, use of brake and steering is difficult.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

While driving at 35 mph engine unexpectedly shut down.

- Folsom, CA, USA

Maintenance.

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA

2001 Ford Escape stalled at about 30 mph. Car restarted and continued. This was the second time the car stalled.

- Grass Valley, CA, USA

Engine unexpectedly stalled and engine lost all powerwhile puling into a driveway. This was the second incident in the last 6 months involving the Ford Escape that is my company car. I barely missed being hit by another car. The first time was on the freeway at 60 M.P.H. I consider myself luck I was not killed or injured.

- Palo Alto, CA, USA