Bad Running Escape!!!
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Bad Running Escape!!!
We have a 2002 escape without any problems for the first year we have had it. Well tuesday 9-11 the car was runnin' fine then loss all power, the only thing it would do was idle but was very rough. After it idled for a few minutes with me pumpin' the gas with very little response it finally came back to life. We made it home with no problem, didn't drive or start till thursday. I changed oil, fuel filter,air filter, cleaned IAC. Car started and run perfect, till I went for the test drive, know it's WORSE. It won't move out of it's own tracks, just barely runs has no power, and backfiring a little, Any suggestions before i drain the tank?
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First and most important question - did the check engine light come on? If so (or even if not), did you have the codes checked?
Possibly one of your oxygen sensors is bad or it may be the IAC is bad, even though you cleaned it.
Could also be a bad coil/plug.
Possibly one of your oxygen sensors is bad or it may be the IAC is bad, even though you cleaned it.
Could also be a bad coil/plug.
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No check engine light, i figured it would come on, but no. I can't drive it to have the codes scanned. Does autozone loan scanners in their loan a tool program? Would it show up a bad coil or plug even though no check engine light? Thanks for the reply JOE
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I would think that as bad as it is running, you would have a code set by now. I don't know if AZ loans out scanners (doubt it) but they do sell some for short money. Around $50 should get you a basic reader. Finding a problem with it once and it pays for itself.
Good luck with it.
Good luck with it.
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I agree with Nitramjr. the scanner is a good call and also the IAC even though it haas been cleaned is a likely culprit. I had cleaned my a few months back and it was still running sluggish. I asked the Ford Stealership if you could clean them, they stated that you could but sometimes that it would not fix the problem. Long story short. A trip to Autozone and $42.00 bucks later the problem was resolved. I have seen the OBDII Scanners from Harbor Freight Tool for $39.00. Not to sure of the reliability but it is cheap enough. Hope this helps.
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Thanks guys I'm gonna see what I can get done today. The way it acts is like it's not getting any gas or very little, but now I think about the IAC messing up. Time to check for codes, I'll update when I find out something.
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Not that I know much about the Escape, just browsing through, but loss of power doesn't mean the IAC.
More like the MAF (if it has one) - check/clean it - it might be built up dirt or something stuck to it blocking the air flow.
Check the fuel pressure too... lack of fuel will cause this too...
More like the MAF (if it has one) - check/clean it - it might be built up dirt or something stuck to it blocking the air flow.
Check the fuel pressure too... lack of fuel will cause this too...
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Thanks guys i have a buddy that's a certified ford mechanic and he mentioned about the Mass Air Flow. Not had time to look at the car, cause my wife's in the hospital. Hopefully in the next 2 weeks I'll try to pinpoint and get it fixed. Already changed the fuel filter, checked fuel pump, all was ok. Thanks for the help guys, JOE
