Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0693 | 01/01/2006 | 10020067 | Pcm failure - electrical accessories intermittent - inoperative. *tt | 07/18/2006 | |
| 04244 | 10/07/2005 | 051711 | 10018063 | Restraint system - safety belt buckle and pretensioner diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1877 and/or b1881. *tt | 12/14/2005 |
| 04174 | 09/06/2004 | 10013116 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt | 04/08/2005 | |
| 04111 | 06/14/2004 | 0431 | 10008252 | Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. additional symptoms may include runs rough, lacks power, surge, poor fuel economy. | 07/23/2004 |
| 03223 | 01/26/2004 | 0431 | 10007360 | Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. additional symptoms may include runs rough, lacks power, surge, poor fuel economy. *tt | 06/16/2004 |
| 03203 | 10/13/2003 | 0398 | 10004886 | Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system. *tt | 01/14/2004 |
| 032011 | 10/04/2004 | 04191 | 10004894 | Airbag lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) b1877 (driver pretensioner circuit open) or b1881 (passenger pretensioner circuit open). *tt this bulletin supersedes tsb 03-20-11 dated 2003. *tt | 01/14/2004 |
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| 16779 | 04/01/2003 | 10002663 | Perceived condition of no entry or unable to manually unlock the door. this may occur when the battery is allowed to become discharged or completely dead and the remote keyless entry (keyfob) is used while the battery is in this state. | 09/10/2003 | |
| 16811 | 04/01/2003 | 10002676 | Intermittent electrical conditions with power windows, locks, fobs, radio, lighting, cruise control or other electrical accessories. *tt | 09/10/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0245 | 03/04/2002 | 636065 | Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 15828 | 04/01/2002 | 637571 | Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code b1213, b1342, b1601, b2431. *tt | 12/03/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 16410 | 11/01/2002 | 10008340 | Trailer tow harness installation / service tip. *mj | 07/28/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/09/2012 | 172000 | ||
| The vehicle, after being turned off, would not turn back on, and the gear indicator square that surrounds the engaged gear was multiplying, flashing and dancing from gear to gear. this happened a second time exactly one week later, and this time the interior lights were flashing and could not be stopped. after quite some time once the key was removed and the door was closed, the flashing interior lights ceased and would only continue again once the key was in the ignition. though removing the key caused the lights to stop flashing, even once the key was removed, the indicator square continued the behavior. periodically during operation the lights strengthen in and out when idling. | |||
| 04/23/2012 | 118390 | ||
| Received a recall notice in feb from ford (recall id 12v00500 - issued jan 2012). indicated potential problems with brake fluids leaks that could cause shorts in the abs electronics. we contacted dealer. no parts available yet. our abs and brake indicators came on in march as described in the recall notice. ford still said that recall shows safe to drive, just don't park in the garage due to potential fires. last night, drove home and parked (in the driveway). unloaded some stuff from car... no problems noticed. came out of house about 15 minutes later to unload stuff from car and found it smelling of hot electrical system, and smoke coming from hood. used hose to cool down under hood, while i found wrench and unhooked the battery. smoke was coming from all sides under and behind engine block. once battery disconnected the smoking stopped. calling ford corporate, local dealer, and insurance this morning to see what to do next. | |||
| 03/07/2012 | 89000 | ||
| On march 7,2012, someone knocked on my door and told me my car was on fire. it had been parked on my carport for over 2 hours.there was an abs recall but i was told by my local dealership that the parts would not be available until at least july, maybe longer.they also informed me that the vehicle would be safe to drive since i had no previous problems with it.the escape was towed to a secured location to be inspected by my insurance and a ford rep. no conclussion @ this time. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Vehicle was parked in yard when smoke started coming out from under the hood. we raised hood and saw wires on fire under the master cylinder. we put the fire out. wires from abs system caught on fire | |||
| 08/02/2011 | |||
| Abs warning indicator illuminated, 25a fuse blown- upon replacement smoke and sparks from abs module connector, inspection reveals melted connector cover and wiring harness, corroded wire terminals and also a wire arcing at a break inside the connector cover. the 60a fuse was removed to issolate the abs system fault for a limp home. ed mullinax ford service department acknowledges abs module recall; however, dealership denies applicable to this vehicle. | |||
| 05/30/2011 | 160000 | ||
| I drove my vehicle home from work (less than 5 miles). when i pulled into my driveway and parked my vehicle, smoke began to pour out from the engine compartment. when i opened the hood there were flames directly in front of the driver side near the fire wall. these flames were originating from the abs module location. | |||
| 05/15/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact was driving 60 mph when sparks started to shoot from under the hood. the contact was able to rapidly move the vehicle from off the roadway and as the hood was lifted, the contact noticed that the engine was on fire. the police and the fire department were dispatched to extinguish the fire. a police report was available. the vehicle was towed back to the contacts residence and the vehicle was deemed as destroyed. the vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the engine fire but the fire department advised that the fire could potentially have been caused by an electrical failure. the failure and current mileages were unknown. | |||
| 05/16/2011 | |||
| Abs module connector caught fire while car was parked. recall for abs module connector inspection was completed 7/6/2007. brought vehicle back in 1/7/2008 due to abs light remaining on. no mention of abs, noted rotors below specs and brake pads need replacing. | |||
| 05/15/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact was driving 60 mph when sparks started to shoot from under the hood. the contact was able to rapidly move the vehicle from off the roadway and as the hood was lifted, the contact noticed that the engine was on fire. the police and the fire department were dispatched to extinguish the fire. a police report was available. the vehicle was towed back to the contacts residence and the vehicle was deemed as destroyed. the vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the engine fire but the fire department advised that the fire could potentially have been caused by an electrical failure. the failure and current mileages were unknown. | |||
| 05/16/2011 | |||
| Abs module connector caught fire while car was parked. recall for abs module connector inspection was completed 7/6/2007. brought vehicle back in 1/7/2008 due to abs light remaining on. no mention of abs, noted rotors below specs and brake pads need replacing. | |||
| 05/15/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact was driving 60 mph when sparks started to shoot from under the hood. the contact was able to rapidly move the vehicle from off the roadway and as the hood was lifted, the contact noticed that the engine was on fire. the police and the fire department were dispatched to extinguish the fire. a police report was available. the vehicle was towed back to the contacts residence and the vehicle was deemed as destroyed. the vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the engine fire but the fire department advised that the fire could potentially have been caused by an electrical failure. the failure and current mileages were unknown. | |||
| 05/16/2011 | |||
| Abs module connector caught fire while car was parked. recall for abs module connector inspection was completed 7/6/2007. brought vehicle back in 1/7/2008 due to abs light remaining on. no mention of abs, noted rotors below specs and brake pads need replacing. | |||
| 05/15/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact was driving 60 mph when sparks started to shoot from under the hood. the contact was able to rapidly move the vehicle from off the roadway and as the hood was lifted, the contact noticed that the engine was on fire. the police and the fire department were dispatched to extinguish the fire. a police report was available. the vehicle was towed back to the contacts residence and the vehicle was deemed as destroyed. the vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the engine fire but the fire department advised that the fire could potentially have been caused by an electrical failure. the failure and current mileages were unknown. | |||
| 05/16/2011 | |||
| Abs module connector caught fire while car was parked. recall for abs module connector inspection was completed 7/6/2007. brought vehicle back in 1/7/2008 due to abs light remaining on. no mention of abs, noted rotors below specs and brake pads need replacing. | |||
| 05/15/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact driving was 60 mph when sparks started to come from under the hood. the contact pulled over very fast so they could look under the hood. the contact lifted the hood and the engine was on fire. the police came and the fire department came to put the fire out. the vehicle was towed back to the contacts homes and the vehicle was ruled destroyed. the vehicle had not been inspected, but the fire department stated they think the fire was started by an electrical failure. the failure mileage and current mileages were unknown.rl | |||
| 05/16/2011 | |||
| Abs module connector caught fire while car was parked. recall for abs module connector inspection was completed 7/6/2007. brought vehicle back in 1/7/2008 due to abs light remaining on. no mention of abs, noted rotors below specs and brake pads need replacing. | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 0 | ||
| My airbag light keeps coming on every time i start my ford escape. upon review of this it's been on complaint websites several times by hundreds of people. how many of these people need to die due to malfunction of the air bags before we have a recall. this light has been on since i've owned the vehicle. also my window stopped going up. the dipstick can't give a clear reading of the oil amount. these things lead to death, constant and costly repair, and constant problems. | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 130000 | ||
| 2002 ford escape electrical fire. vehicle had been driven that day, but had gone less than a mile when it was noted the suv had a smoky smell and we pulled over. within minutes the entire engine compartment was involved. it appeared to start near the battery, the battery was aproximately 8 weeks old. | |||
| 01/31/2011 | 90871 | ||
| The vehicle was parked in the driveway. while turning the ignition to start, there was a catastrophic engine explosion. the hood largely contained the fire. luckily no one was injured and the fire did not last long and did not spread to the surroundings. a tow truck was called and the repair shop technician found the intake manifold had blown to pieces. a code on the system indicated a misfire on cylinder 5. the vehicle was repaired for $1720, including cam position sensor, intake manifold, and ignition coil, relating to the incident. | |||
| 10/22/2010 | 108000 | ||
| 2002 ford escape cold parked, key-off vehicle fire - total loss uninsured and ford so far has refused compensation. | |||
| 03/28/2010 | 89000 | ||
| I drove my 2002 ford escape to church sunday morning, about 5 miles, when the abs light came on. the car had not been previously driven that day. we parked the car and went in for services that morning and at the end of mass were called to the back by the priest who informed me that there was a fire. sure enough the local fire department was there and had extinguished a fire in the engine compartment. the official report stated the fire originating in the cruise control/ brake fluid reservoir area. the escape was a total write-off. all recalls pertaining to the abs/cruise systems were serviced about 2 years previous to this event. | |||
| 01/09/2010 | 190000 | 1 | |
| My sister's mazda tribute & my ford escape are the same vehicle and both have had the driver's side headlight plug melt. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 110000 | 1 | |
| For the current ford recall, the recall does not include ford escapes. i have had the same problems with my vehicle; malfunctioning cruise control (cruise will just disengage on the freeway or will all of a sudden start accelerating), brake light on dash, and difficultly with disengaging vehicle out of park. i contacted ford and was told my vehicle is not on the recall and there was nothing they could do about it. they issued me a case number. *tr | |||
| 06/06/2009 | 89000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owned a 2002 ford escape. the contact's neighbor informed him that his vehicle was on fire in his driveway. the contact used two full fire extinguishers and a water hose in an attempt to extinguish the fire. he was unsuccessful. the fire department arrived and successfully extinguished the flames. a fire report was filed and the fire department stated that an electrical fire started in the engine compartment. the fire marshall verified that numerous ford vehicles had caught fire as well. the vehicle was completely destroyed. the grass outside of the contact's house, a large tree, and the driveway all sustained major damage. there were no injuries. the failure and current mileages were less than 89,000. | |||
| 05/25/2009 | 84000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway. the driveway and surrounding trees were damaged. the fire department stated that it was an electrical fire. the vehicle was destroyed and a fire report was filed. there were no injuries. the failure mileage was 84,000. updated 06/24/09 *bf updated 06/30/09.*jb | |||
| 09/11/2007 | 80000 | 1 | 04/15/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact stated that her vehicle caught fire while parked. she quickly extinguished the fire. the vehicle was taken to the mechanic, but he could not determine the cause of the failure. she received two recall letters prior to the failure. the vin, engine size, number of cylinders, powertrain, and nhtsa campaign id numbers were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 80,000. | |||
| 03/13/2007 | 1 | 01/03/2002 | |
| On march 13th 2007 my car was parked in the driveway and smoke was coming out of the bottom of the escape and the hood. it smelled like an electrical fire- i investigated where the smell was and it all looked fine- i turned on the escape and then the brake lights and abs light came on along with the engine check light. i looked up on the internet and saw that several complaints on the brake system catching on fire. *jb | |||
| 09/19/2006 | 12023 | 1 | 09/28/2002 |
| At first start up of morning, while driving the idle kicks up to 2000 rpm's. when i stop the car and put it in neutral, that's where i notice the tach revving to 2000. after driving for 3 to 5 miles, it finally goes to normal. if i shut off car, and restart it, its fine. i had the car to the dealer several times to no avail, the put a recorder device in the car and when i noticed the problem, i was to push the button. they sent the box to ford, who in turn said it was supposed to do that. i am at a standstill right now, with no fix in site. the vehicle is harder to stop in the mornings due to the increased idle. this started right before the 3 year bumper to bumper warranty expired. it is continuing to happen to date. thank you. *nm | |||
| 05/21/2006 | 80000 | 1 | 04/01/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated during the night, the vehicle alarm sounded. when the vehicle was approached, it was noticed that smoke was coming from under the hood. the police and fire department were alerted to the scene. a police report was filed. the fire department determined it occurred in the engine compartment and it was an electrical fire. the vehicle was operating normal prior to the fire. the vehicle is currently at a local dealership awaiting further inspection. the manufacturer has been alerted. | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 1 | 01/03/2002 | |
| Have 2002 ford escape and 3 years and 7 months later the odometer lcd lights goes out. *jb | |||
| 07/20/2005 | 30000 | 6 | 03/28/2005 |
| My 2002 ford escape has had too many problems since i have owned it. i purchased the vehcile used in march of 2005 with 23k miles. it now has 30k. please note it is still under warranty, however i feel the vehcile is riddled with problems to date: the cd4e automatic transmission was replaced at 4500 miules by the previous owner(performed by ford) along with the front wheel bearings and retainer rings. since i have owned the vehicle: 1. the vehcile stalled while driving along. the pcm was re-flashed by ford, however it still feels like it will stall at certain times. 2. the thermostat housing leaked antifreeze and took three trips to the dealer to fix it. 3. the accerlerator cable was replaced under recall. 4. the rear glass rattles as the latch looks worns out already. 5. the engine had valve train noise and the camshaft retainers were replaced 6. the engine leaked oil due to the dealers faulty repair 7. the fan assembly/blower motor bearings have failed and a new part is on order. i am very upset and disapointed in the quality of this vehicle and i question it as i have no confidence it it. | |||
| 06/08/2005 | 60000 | 15 | 04/30/2002 |
| On several occasions, my 2002 ford escape has stalled out in the middle of intersections, on the freeway, and at many inopportune times!!!!! i have been quite scared to drive my suv any more. it starts to chug like it is not getting any fuel, the check engine light will come on, and the suv will immediately die. i lose my power steering, my brakes, my everything! and almost get hit. i have taken my escape in for service several times, but they claim that it is just a glitch in the computer, and reset it. then they told me that they could never get it do what i was saying, so i had to come in right when it was doing it, or they wouldn't be able to help. in the mean time, i have stalled out several more times, gone in, and no one can figure out what is wrong. i have heard from several people that this is happening with many ford escapes, and i am scared that the situation will escalate to me being in an accident, or my suv starting on fire when it gets so warm. | |||
| 05/26/2005 | 46000 | 1 | 06/07/2002 |
| After a short errand, vehicle was parked. minutes later, fire erupted under the hood, apparently from a wiring harness. motor area appears to be a complete loss. it was determined that he fire originated in the abs control modulator. the insurance company determined that ford was responsible for the incident and has been attempting to recoup their money. *nm | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 38000 | 2 | 05/01/2002 |
| In watching the news about ford suv's catching on fire, one of the warning signs was a brake light going out or the cruise control light on the dash. i have a 2002 escape, and recently have replaced two brake lights going out. i only have 40000 miles, yet i did not see a recall on this car concerning this. has this happened to any escapes model year 2002 ?? | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 28000 | 1 | 07/28/2003 |
| Airbag lights continuosly flash. was told by ford service dept at dealer that this could possibly mean that the seatbelts and airbags will not work. cost to fix is $609 | |||
| 06/02/2003 | 7625 | 1 | 04/11/2002 |
| Problems with 2002 ford escape xls would not start. *mr the consumer stated it would take three tries before the vehicle would start. the consumer was told by the dealer they could not find any technical signals. *jb | |||
| 01/11/2004 | 2 | ||
| 2002 ford escape xlt stalling (2 times) and hesitating and engine skipping. complained about engine problems for 2 years. engine stalled at 40 mph and told the dealership my suv was now a safety hazard when the motor cuts off without warning at 40 mph. they replaced what they said was ford's latest part for this problem and i have since had another cut off at 10 mph. there seems to be little effort and no concern from ford about my vehicles safety problem. you would think ford has learned a lesson for ignoring safety problems!!! when i bout my suv i was led to believe i was fords most important customer and they would stand behind what they sale. for sure i am not a valuable customer and they are not standing behind what i thought was an outstanding product.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 1 | 01/23/2002 | |
| 2002 ford escape was parked in driveway at my residence following returning rentla movies at approximately 11:30 pm on 6/30/2004. at approximately 6:00 am on 7/1/2004, i was awakened by the car alarm. looking at the car from the balcony outside the bedroom window, i could see thick dark smoke coming from under the hood. i took the car keys and manually unlocked the vehicle to get the hood release. as soon as the door was unlocked, the alarm silenced. i then opened the hood and as soon as i did the wiring harness on the driver's side firewall burst into flame. i ran into the garage and got a fire extinguisher and put out the fire. after the fire was out, i could hear a strong electrical hum. at that point i went back the garage and got tools to remove the positive battery terminal. as soon as terminal was removed the sound ceased. the car was later towed to stepp brothers lincoln mercury where it remains as of today. stepp brother has ordered a new wiring harness in order to diagnose the problem and it is still on back order. *jb phone interview update (nov. 7, 05) ford did the repair under warranty and kept the old parts; they said the fire was due to an abs sensor shorted out. mr. evermon also said that he had to fill the master cylinder three times since he purchsed the vehicle. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 3 | ||
| Ford escape engines may stall at certain speeds.*mr the consumer's vehicle has stalled three times in the last two years. the consumer contacted the manufacturer about recall related to stalling. the manufacturer explained to the consumer that her vehicle was not included in the recall. *nm | |||
| 02/20/2004 | 37000 | 15 | 10/28/2001 |
| Battery light is coming on and staying for up to 60 to 120 seconds and then turns off. had mechanic test for error codes but no codes are being written. this has happened over and over and more so in cooler weather but is now occurring in warm temperatures. engine has stalled previously as well. 2002 ford escape xlt 2wd. *la | |||
| 03/31/2004 | 21997 | 2 | 07/31/2002 |
| Model: 2002 ford excape xlt.engine stall without warning around 40 miles per hour. power steering and brake failed to fundtion.the latest one happened on 3/31/2004. the last one was in late 2002.*ak i purchased this vehicle from michigan (village ford at dearborn), and use it in texas currently. | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving the (crs) light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. the driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection. the mechanic replaced a sensor in the modular. the problem still continued. *jb | |||
| 75 | 10 | 04/09/2002 | |
| The brake light came on while driving. this occurred because the brake master cylinder had a slow leak that progressed. the dealership indicated the leak may be due to a bad cylinder cap. the cap was replaced. also at 100 miles the steering wheel became loose and felt like it was going to separate from it's linkage. a screw in the steering wheel had became loose and needed to be tightened. the dealership tightened the screw and put a punch mark into the side of the screw to make it stay in place but the problem recurred. *nm the master parts were not working the steering wheel was loose after 50 miles. the master cylinder had a slow leak, which worsened over time and tightening did not fix. the consumer found the back light behind the gear selector and odometer went out, the airbag light had come on, the check engine light had come on, the radio did not start, the vehicle stalled, and the seat belts were inoperative. *sc *jb | |||
| 03/08/2004 | 37000 | 5 | 10/30/2001 |
| My vehicle has suddenly and without warning stalled while driving. loss ofpower steering, brakes, etc. i nearly hit another vehicle as i could not control the car. this happend at speeds arount 30 mph as early as 6000 miles on the car. it has happened a few times at slow speeds or while backing out of the driveway but was not as scary as the ones that happened while travelling on a busy road at 30 mph. first time i brought the car to the dealer they updated the pcm and reset the relay switch. this was supposed to fix the problem. the stalling happened a few more times but then again at high speeds at 37000 miles. brought car to dealer again and they updated the pcm(again) and now say i need a new iac valve. they are not even sure this will correct the sudden engine stalling. i read through the hundreds of complaints on the nhtsa website and discovered this is a very common problem. there is something very wrong with the computer and needs to be replaced/recalled immediately. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 6000 | 2 | 12/09/2002 |
| I bought a new 2002 ford escape xlt 4x4. 4 months after receiving it from the factory, it lost power and died suddenly while driving. i put the car in park and restarted it. i took the car to a ford dealership and they reprogrammed and reset the relay switch saying that would correct the problem. then last week, i was travelling 30 mph on a busy road when the exact same thing occurred. the engine stopped and i lost all power, including power steering. this was very dangerous as i was going around a curve and nearly went into the oncoming lanes and i was in the middle of the road just around a curve, where a car could come around the corner and not be able to stop in time before hitting me. luckily i was able to coast for a few feet and then restart the car again. i returned to the same ford dealership again and they reprogrammed the computer again i have had new cars before and have never had this happen or heard of this happening. i do not feel it is safe to have a car's engine just stop while driving at 30 mph on a road. i feel there is something defective with the computer that came with the vehicle and the computer needs to be recalled.*ak | |||
| 11/30/2003 | 37944 | 1 | 07/26/2002 |
| The 2002 for ecape that i have owned for 16 months has a defect in the engine that has made it unoporable and the computer system that is supposed to warn you of engine trouble never worked. *ak | |||
| 07/19/2003 | 18586 | 6 | 07/04/2002 |
| My husband and i purchased a 2002 ford escape on 07/04/02. there was a little over 500 mile on the vehicle at date of purchase. since then, we have had the suv at the dealership for repairs 6 times for problem relating to what seems to be electrical. #1 there was a short in the headlamp assembly, #2 short in the heater wiring causing an arch sound and foul odor. #3 vehicle got stuck in park, #3 & #4, vehicle was stranded with the vehicle not starting and #6 became stuck in park for the second time. *jb | |||
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| Consumer states that the safety system light keeps indicating that the seat belts and airbags don't work. please provide any further information. *ph | |||
| 06/28/2003 | 12000 | 1 | |
| While driving the vehicle shut down. the dashboard lights flashed erratically and consumer lost functionality of the steering and braking. *nlm | |||
| 05/26/2003 | 8874 | 1 | 08/09/2002 |
| I own a 2002 ford escape xlt that stalled today for the first time at 8900 miles. i have read a lot of emails on escape-central.com on the exact same problem. why isn't ford aggressively doing something to fix it? i was traveling on a very busy street under construction with no turn off when it happened. i almost was rear ended and it could have been a very bad accident. *nlm | |||
| 04/05/2003 | 27800 | 10/06/2001 | |
| My 2002 ford escape purchased at john elway ford in boulder, co stalled on me. i've previously have had electrical problems that have not been fixed after being brought in numerous times. after the vehicle stalled, it would make an extremely loud noise and it would not shut back down. the service people have done nothing to help this situation. i've also spoke with the manger dave and nothing is being done. i bought the truck brand new and it has less than 30,000 miles on it. i spend alot of money on it every month and it should not be breaking down already! *nlm | |||
| 02/27/2003 | 400 | 1 | |
| The check engine/oil light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power steering. the dealership indicated the main computer was the cause of the problem. *jb | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 8000 | 1 | 05/15/2002 |
| Ford escape xlt midnight edition 2002 stalled while driving on a clear day. luckily there was roadwork so i could pull over easily although braking and steering was almost impossible. one week later car didn't start and garage told me that the battery had burst, they replaced battery.*jb | |||
| 01/20/2003 | 9300 | 07/07/2002 | |
| When driving my 2002 ford escape, 35mph, slightly downhill, the car loses power. it becomes difficult to brake and steer. this is the 4th time this has happened since buying the car in july 2002. the dealer has been notified. | |||
| 12/31/2002 | 12400 | 1 | 06/01/2002 |
| Ford escape xlt 2002 stalled while driving downhill, i was going 35 mph on a clear day. this was a frightening experience, my brakes and steering was difficult. | |||
| 09/29/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while driving at 40mph,going down a hill.vehcile stalled out without any warning, lossing all steering power.had pull on the emergency brakes,to stop vehicle. this happen twice. nlm | |||
| 08/15/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while driving and no warning the vehicle lost power and it was hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. dealer notified. nlm | |||
| 09/25/2002 | 1 | ||
| While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle will stall. and willnot restart the dealership is aware of the problem. nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 08/31/2004 | 38042 | 2 | |
| 2002 ford escape xlt - 38,000 miles. radio turned off by itself, dashboard gages illuminated and then car died. car was able to be re-started but then died shortly after. ford has determined that the alternator has blown. as 38,000 is out of the warranty period, the dealership and ford corporate has declined paying for the repairs. for a vehicle that has been well maintained, it seems that this type of problem should not have occurred so early in the vehicles life. of course considering the many, many issues i have had with this vehicle that were covered i guess i should not be surprised. as a side note, i supply components to the automotive oem's including ford. that is why i bought a ford. after this experience and seeing how ford works internally i don't think i will ever be able to buy one again. alan goldenstein. *ak | |||
| 12/08/2003 | 21217 | 2 | |
| Check battery light comes on intermittently when starting the vehicle and while driving the vehicle; took vehicle into dealer; dealer replaced the alternator. emergency brake light on dashboard comes on and stays on regardless of whether the emergency brake is engaged; took vehicle into dealer; dealer repaired the short to ground in the brake lamp circuit. *ak | |||
| 09/11/2002 | |||
| While driving at 40/45mph , put turn signal on , radio came off. a few seconds later vehicle stalled out. contacted dealer, dealer replaced altinator, but vehicle stalled out again.*ak | |||
| 04/09/2002 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle has stalled twice at 35-40 mph, dealer has replaced delta pressure feedback sensor, eec relay, idle air control and did wds selftest, data logger road test.vehicle stalled in rush hour traffic. consumer lost power steering and brakes, however consumer was able to slow to a stop, vehicle started right back up. again when the vehicle stalled, consumer took it to the shop where they checked ground connections, replaced the idle air control unit and athe throttle body. consumer was informed that they could not guarantee a 100% fix because they did not know what was really causing the prolem. also, the alternator went out 5 days after consumer purchased the vehicle. *jg | |||
| 04/15/2002 | 2 | 09/01/2001 | |
| Car stalls while driving. happened during deceleration on an interstate off-ramp.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 02/07/2008 | 62000 | 1 | 01/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. while driving 60 mph, the accelerator pedal went down to the floor and would not release. the contact was able to place the vehicle into second gear. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the cruise control cable failed and jammed the throttle cover. the transmission became damaged when the contact shifted into reverse gear. the manufacturer may not be able to assist. on november 25, 2007, the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to reverse. the dealer cleaned the throttle body, flushed the injectors, and cleaned the upper intake gasket and spark plugs. the fuel filters, coil boots, and ignitions wires were replaced. the current and failure mileages were 62,000. the consumer stated the battery light comes on while driving, replace fuel filter, and a/c is not blowing cold. updated 03/31/08 *tr | |||
| 07/11/2003 | 15464 | 2 | |
| Took vehicle to dealer for repair of the sun roof. complaint was already on file. also, dealer replaced the battery. *ak | |||
| 04/22/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. consumer was able to start vehicle and drove it home. the next day, vehicle would not start. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the battery. driver informed the mechanic that the air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on after the battery was replaced. *ak | |||
| 11/26/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2001 | |
| 2002 escape stalled while coasting 35-40 mph down-hill. engine, battery and oil lights illuminated on dash. loss of power steering and breaks. vehicle started up immediately after placing in park position. dealership tested vehicle and found nothing out of the ordinary. vehicle was 3 days old, 164 miles on odometer. this vehicle is the replacement to 2001 escape that stalled 4 times while coasting. dealer replaced fuel pump, electronic engine control (eec) relay on separate occasions. vehicle still stalled. dealership very pro-active and willing to assist by offering rental car while testing both vehicles. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle has stalled twice at 55 mph. dealer replaced circuit breake after vehicle stalled second time.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 10/16/2006 | 32000 | 1 | 12/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. it was maneuvered off the road and restarted however, the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph and stalled again when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined the pcm, six ignition coils and six spark plugs needed to be replaced. | |||
| 06/02/2006 | 37000 | 5 | 10/30/2001 |
| Follow up to an earlier report regarding a 2002 ford escape xlt with ignition coil problems. on may 30, the vehicle lost another ignition coil (3 previously had died) after sitting overnight in a rainstorm. this problem seems to manifest itself when it has been raining or very humid. the truck was taken to macquire ford and was again diagnosed with a failed number 1 ignition coil. the coil was replaced at a cost of $390. the truck was picked up friday, june 2, driven home and parked. when we went to drive the truck at 6pm that night, the check engine light came on and the truck ran rough. the dealer wasn't happy to see us back saturday morning. this time coil number 3 had gone. no one knows why 5 coils have now failed at the cost of $1300. the final original coil has also been replaced. no one at ford can give an answer and i am out a considerable amount of money and i somehow doubt this problem will be resolved. *nm | |||
| 04/18/2006 | 36000 | 3 | 11/10/2001 |
| I own a 2002 ford escape xlt which i purchased new in 2001. last june, i did not use the vehicle for several days during which time it rained. when i went to start the engine, it ran sluggishly and shuddered. after a few moments, the engine light came on and the truck began emitting smoke. i turned the engine off, called my local dealer, varney ford, and had the vehicle towed there. i was told that the #3 spark plug coil (ignition coil) had burned out. i was told that moisture had entered the coil. no explanation for how that was happening was given. cost $180 to repair. yesterday, after several days of rain, i went to once again start my truck. it exactly repeated the previous incident. this time however, i drove the truck to the dealer...it could not travel more than 30 miles an hour. i was told that this time coils number 4 and 6 had failed. cost this time $325. once again i was told moisture had somehow gotten into the coil system. so in other words, i own a truck that cannot sit idle for even a day in rainy or damp weather without a coil burning out. from what i gather from reading the travails of other escape owners is that this is not an uncommon problem. ford says there must be a pin hole somewhere that they will never be able to fix. while this wouldn't present a problem if i elected to live in a desert environment, it will continue to be an expense and render the truck useless in inclement weather. thank you. heidi robbins. *nm | |||
| 35000 | 2 | 10/01/2002 | |
| Vehicle lost power without warning. also, it effected the ability to steer the vehicle.*ak dealer would honor the warranty. in the tsb that was issued, the diagnostics items were fine. ford think they need to change the items on the tsb. *ph | |||
| 09/09/2003 | 25000 | 4 | |
| When driving at any speed the vehicle stalls. there are times when trying to start the vehicle takes at least seven minutes. this vehicle has been to the dealer three times, and is at the dealers at this time.*ak | |||
| 07/23/2003 | 21500 | 1 | 01/10/2003 |
| While driving down a hill, i was braking to make a left hand turn when my 2002 ford escape xlt 4x4 stalled for no reason.*ak | |||
| 03/27/2002 | 4 | 11/30/2001 | |
| Vehicle stalled on 4 occasions. *jb.....*ak | |||
| 11/23/2002 | 2000 | 6 | 10/20/2002 |
| On my new ford escape 2002 bought 8-2002. my gas pedal stuck, my brakes were leaking fluid my ignition has broke. my passanger side rear door will not open or close properly and has opened while the vehicle is in motion. there is a vibration in my left front end and my air bag warning light stays on at times my driver side saftey restraint has sheared and had to be replaced | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/02/2002 | 2 | 03/01/2002 | |
| First incident ocurred may 10,2002 driving from work to my home. in a stop light, when approaching an intersection, suddenly at the power system shot off and the vehicle did not re-start for about 20 minutes. problem was reported to the dealer and no major cause was found. once again on august 2, 2002 the same thing happened, driving from work to home, suddenly the vehicle shot off all, the systems down and vehicle did not restart for about 20 minutes. vehicle is taken to the dealer and apparently the is no major problem found. after that there is a complaint with the dealer claiming for a vehicle replacement. they do not find the condition or problem.*ak | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 6 | 10/01/2001 | |
| The vehicle has a tendency to stall while it is being driven, creating an unsafe situation. on three occasions i have taken my escape back to the dealership to have this problem addressed, as per the manufacturers warranty. each time i am told that there is no guarantee that the problem has been fixed and that it may happen again. to date, over the span of my ownership, the vehicle has demonstrated this problem six times. each time it has created an unsafe condition for my family and me. this a very serious issue which the service staff cannot seem to fix. the stalling does not occur with any particular frequency. it has occurred while driving home, while driving to work, while approaching a stop sign, and while driving down a hill approaching a bend in the road. since i am not able to use this vehicle safely as intended when i purchased it, due to a manufacturers defect, i am seeking a remedy other than service dept appointments. ford has left me with no choice but to request a remedy, as per section 59.1-207.13 of the virginia lemon law.*ak | |||
| 06/29/2002 | |||
| At 30mph vehicle shuts off. this could cause an accident. cause unknown. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 06/03/2002 | 3 | 10/01/2001 | |
| Car stalled during heavy traffic. many irate drivers. no warning prior to stall. this has been the 4th time.*ak | |||
| 05/24/2002 | 2 | 10/01/2001 | |
| Vechicle stalls for unknown reason while driving.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2002 | |||
| My escape has stalled while going down the street at 40 mph. this is my second escape to do this (my replacement for my first escape) i need help before we get into an accident. *ak | |||
| 01/09/2002 | 08/01/2001 | ||
| The vehicle lost all power; steering, brakes, and electrical while driving at approximatly 35 mph. my employee's ford escape had the same problem at about the same milage. please note that my vin number is 18 degits and could not be completely entered. (1fmcu04192ka61404) | |||
| 11/26/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2001 | |
| 2002 escape stalled while coasting 35-40 mph down-hill. engine, battery and oil lights illuminated on dash. loss of power steering and breaks. vehicle started up immediately after placing in park position. dealership tested vehicle and found nothing out of the ordinary. vehicle was 3 days old, 164 miles on odometer. this vehicle is the replacement to 2001 escape that stalled 4 times while coasting. dealer replaced fuel pump, electronic engine control (eec) relay on separate occasions. vehicle still stalled. dealership very pro-active and willing to assist by offering rental car while testing both vehicles. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 10/22/2005 | 47000 | 5 | 10/07/2001 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. the contact stated that the vehicle had a slight odor, back fired on two occasions, and ran poorly. in october 2005 the vehicle hesitate d at 20 mph. the mechanic diagnosed the failure as the ignition coil and replaced it for $400. in may 2006 the vehicle ran poorly and back fired again. the mechanic diagnosed the failure as the coil once again and was replaced at 52,980 miles. in july 2006 the vehicle ran poorly for a third time. the ford dealer stated that two coils failed at 53,011 miles. in april o 2007 the contact felt the vehicle ran poorly again, and took it to the dealer, suspecting coil failure for the fifth time. the current mileage is 60,000 , and failure mileage was 47,000.*ak | |||
| 10/22/2006 | 20000 | 1 | 09/30/2001 |
| The key lock cylinder has been defective for quite a period of time in that it allows me to take out the keys when the vehicle is in drive or reverse. car has rolled on some occasions. so far i have caught the problem before anything is damaged but i know for all the cars i have owned it is not proper that the keys can be withdrawn while in drive. i just reported it to the ford dealer 10-22-06 and they said it was not correct but there had been no recall so probably i would have to repair at my own cost. *nm | |||
| 09/05/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2002 | |
| Ive found many complaints on this problem and they all said they same thing that the reprogramming the computer in the car dont work and thats how they tried to fix mine i wish they would have warned me more before buying this vehicle ive found too many complaints on the same situation. *ak | |||
| 08/14/2002 | 02/01/2002 | ||
| While driving on a rural road, speed 45 mph, car stalled, lost brakes and steering. pulled over, turned off key and restarted car. car ran fine all the way to the dealership. dealership tested eec system and tested ok. ran messages and found tech service bulletin dated 2/11/02. reprogrammed pcm and did complete tsb. car now runs ok. i asked them if my company should notify employees who own this vehicle and/or if ford should be notifying the general public. they said no. problem intermittent and no way to find the problem unless it happens. not pleased with this answer. what if i had been on a highway?*ak | |||
| 08/02/2002 | |||
| Vehicle stalled twice at 40 mph. dealer replaced pcm sensor and reprogrammed computer.*ak | |||
| 07/19/2002 | 2 | 10/01/2001 | |
| The first incidence (may-2002), while driving approximately 40 mph the engine shut-off and the steering lock. luckily the vehicle came to a stop at the side of the road with no injuries. the vehicle eventually restarted and was returned to the dealership. they reprogrammed the pcm and said the problem was fixed. the same thing happened about 6-weeks later along the same stretch of road, and luckily again nobody was hurt. the vehicle was again returned to the dealer. this time they said that they can't find anything wrong and gave it back to us without a fix. i am afraid that next time it happens it will be in traffic and someone will be injured or killed. this vehicle should not be on the road.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 2 | 02/01/2002 | |
| After 1st incident, ford replaced air idle control valve eec relay; after 2nd incident, ford replaced fuel pump relay and eec relay again. there is no warning when vehicle stalls, it occurs when driving and immediately steering and brakes fail. | |||
| 03/19/2002 | 2 | 03/01/2002 | |
| 2nd failure occurred 4/16/2002, while driving engine quit, no warning steering became stiff, braking was difficult, both incidents occurred while i was going down a hill coming out of a curve. i was able to get the vehicle off the road both times with some dificulty. i will be taking the vehilce back to dealer 2nd time on 4/22/02, first time they upgraded the pcm,apparently this was not the problem, if it happens again, after 2nd time to service, i will pursue wv lemmon law. i have just made the first payment on the vehicle. the first occurance happend 4 days after purchase.*ak | |||
| 04/18/2002 | 2 | 10/01/2001 | |
| On 4/15/02 after driving for approximately a 1/2 hour on a clear day at about 35-40 mph on slight downgrade without any indication car stalled. lost all power including the steering and brakes and almost wrapped myself around a tree. brought car to dealer and they replaced the pcm. two days later my fiance was doing 60 mph on li expressway when again without any indication the car stalled almost causing a major accident. called mcdaniel ford and was told to call aaa to have car towed to dealer but they said they could not provide a loner because it wasn't figured into the cost of the car and that they have never heard of any such problems with the escape. called aaa three times the first call at 2 pm on 04/18/02 and they could not get a tow until 04/19/02. contacted ford on 04/18/02 and representative said that there were no similiar complaints and no recalls but to contact the dealer.*ak | |||
| 12/15/2001 | 3 | 10/30/2001 | |
| Pe 01 043/engine stalling:consumer states vehicle stalls intermittently while driving, vehicle has been to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. dealer updated computer software and there have been no failures since service, but difficult to know if fixed due to intermittent nature of problem. *tt | |||
| 01/29/2002 | |||
| Vehicle stalled at 35-40 mph. dealer replaced ecc power relay. mileage was 5162 miles. vehicle stalled again at same speed on 15 april 2002, dealer reprogrammed tcm. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/11/2002 | |||
| While driving at 40/45mph , put turn signal on , radio came off. a few seconds later vehicle stalled out. contacted dealer, dealer replaced altinator, but vehicle stalled out again.*ak | |||
| 10/21/2001 | 50 | 10/01/2001 | |
| Not able to remove key from ignition when vehicle is turned off. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - RELAY | |||
| 1 | 06/01/2002 | ||
| The consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer several times because the vehicle has problems starting. the dealer mechanic has replaced the starter, relay switch, and the master cylinder. the vehicle is currently at the dealer for another repair. please provide further details. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 10/20/2006 | 88000 | 1 | 05/08/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while parked in the driveway for one day, the vehicle caught on fire. the fire extinguished itself. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who replaced the abs module and a wiring harness. updated 01/17/07. *jb the consumer stated the abs light illuminated and stayed on until the abs module was replaced. the right front wheel bearing was replaced. | |||
| 09/15/2006 | 44000 | 1 | 07/07/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the abs light and emergency brake light illuminated constantly. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer. while being inspected by the dealer, the vehicle began to smoke. the dealer determined that there was an electrical problem with the abs wiring and that all the wiring needed to be replaced at an estimated cost of $1600. the dealership refused to honor the extended warranty and the owner refused to pay for the repair costs out of pocket. dealer then refused to return the vehicle to owner without repair due to fire hazard. the dealer assisted the owner with the purchase of a 2006 mercury mariner by paying off the remainder of the loan balance on the ford escape updated 10/25/2006 - *nm | |||
| 04/08/2005 | 26470 | 1 | 10/01/2003 |
| The vehicle was traveling about 70 mph in the far right lane when all of a sudden driver heard a loud explosion from the front of the vehicle. driver pulled over immediately due to smoke coming inside the vehicle. the driver got out and watched the vehicle burn within 7 minutes. *ak the white smoke seemed to indicate a fuel line. *sc | |||
| 02/18/2002 | 7625 | 3 | 04/11/2002 |
| I purchased a ford escape 2002 in april of last year from the able ford dealership in rockville centre. the processor (computer part of the engine) failed in march 2003 and was replaced it's now may 2003 i am still having issues with the processor. they took the car in on friday may 16, 2003 and put a hornest on the engine (processor) and gave me the car back that day. an hour after i got my car back from the able ford dealership service department in rockville center, ny the vehicle was having the same problem that was suppose to be corrected that day. they currently have my car in their possession now. this is the third time i'm bringing my vehicle to them for the same problem. they can't tell me why this vehicle is malfunctioning and i've called and made complaints to their customer service department several times without anyone contacting me or providing me with answers. i called the salesman mark demartini who sold me the car. he was also rude and told me to call laura the service department manger. i called laura and left her a message. she never called back. i have a brand new vehicle that spends more time at ford than with me driving it and i don't feel safe in my own vehicle. at any time because of this problem my car could shut down while driving. i am being given the run around and ford is not providing answers as to the malfunctioning of my new vehicle and i feel cheated and violated. they are currently telling me that they can not find anything wrong with my vehicle and their ny service representative james welch (201) 529-7267, told me basically this is all in my head and lied about facts on my work order sheets that i have copies of. he said i am trying to build a lemon law case against them and they are not going to help me do this. now with all of this said and he rudeness and dishonesty how am i to believe he even looked at my vehicle that has been there for five days. this is truly a safety hazard. | |||
| 07/04/2002 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle stalled at 25 mph, dealer replaced wiring harness, vehicle has been at dealership for 3 weeks.*ak consumer states that several weeks prior the vehicle would not start. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 04/12/2007 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Our 2002 ford escape caught on fire while parked in the garage. it appears that the fire originated in or around the abs module. thankfully there were no initial serious injuries, though we incurred smoke damage and the inconvenience of a non functioning vehicle. *jb | |||
| 02/09/2007 | 86000 | 1 | 01/21/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. on february 9, 2007 the vehicle caught on fire in the garage and burned to the frame. the fire began on the electrical instrument panel on the driver's side. the vehicle was destroyed while parked in the garage. the fire marshall and insurance company have photos. the fire marshall stated that the switch or sensor caused the fire. the insurance company investigator stated that the fire was due to an electrical failure. the contact's vehicle burned 20 days after it was purchased. the current and failure mileage were 86,000. *ak | |||
| 12/31/2006 | 75000 | 1 | 10/16/2001 |
| 2002 ford escape. parked> 3 hrs. caught fire. engine and front of car completely destroyed. have detailed pictures understand investigation into this problem began in november 2006 would like to speak to someone before car is towed to junk yard. *nm | |||
| 11/13/2006 | 56000 | 1 | 08/25/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while parking a bystander noticed smoke billowing from under the hood. the ignition would not turn off so the battery was disconnected and the smoke stopped. the vehicle was towed to an auto collision facility, where it has not been inspected by a mechanic. *ak | |||
| 07/23/2006 | 21115 | 1 | |
| 2002 ford escape xlt caught fire under the hood. *kb the vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the booster, hcu and hcu harness. after doing some research the consumer believes the fire was the result of a faulty cruise control deactivation switch. this switch had been recalled in 1994-2002 ford f150's, navigators and expeditions. . *nm | |||
| 04/04/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 11/10/2002 |
| Dt: the contact stated 2002 ford escape caught on fire on 4-4-05 in front of the dealership where she bought it. the vehicle was parked. the fire originated from under the hood. the day before on sunday she was having problems starting the car. her brother had to jump it to get it started; he then drove it around the block. when he took the key out of the ignition, the vehicle was still running. she put the key back in, put it in gear, and put it back in park and turned the ignition and took the key out. she drove it to the dealership where she bought it. the vehicle was turned off when she left. the next day the fire department called her and told her the car had caught on fire at the dealership and was totaled. the fire department did tell the contact they thought the fire was electrical.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 12/08/2003 | 21217 | 2 | |
| Check battery light comes on intermittently when starting the vehicle and while driving the vehicle; took vehicle into dealer; dealer replaced the alternator. emergency brake light on dashboard comes on and stays on regardless of whether the emergency brake is engaged; took vehicle into dealer; dealer repaired the short to ground in the brake lamp circuit. *ak | |||
| While driving at night and without warning dashboard lights went out, resulting in driver unable to see speedometer or dashboard signals.*ak | |||