2001 Escape Engine light
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2001 Escape Engine light
hi everyone,
I've got the age old engine light problem on my escape which I've narrowed down to be the DPFE sensor and plan on buying the 4U7Z9J460AA Motorcraft part from rockauto.
My question is:
Does the following problem sound related to the DPFE issue or separate?
Every blue moon the car will die. My wife and I will come out from the store, crank the car, it acts like it's going to start, and then dies. it'll drive if i keep the gas revved, dying again at the first 1 or 2 stop signs, and then it will pick pack up and drive normal after that. Or...
After sitting for 15 min or so (maybe longer?), it cranks and drives home w/ no problem.
Will replacing the sensor address this problem as well, or not? Thanks in advance, and thanks for having me.
I've got the age old engine light problem on my escape which I've narrowed down to be the DPFE sensor and plan on buying the 4U7Z9J460AA Motorcraft part from rockauto.
My question is:
Does the following problem sound related to the DPFE issue or separate?
Every blue moon the car will die. My wife and I will come out from the store, crank the car, it acts like it's going to start, and then dies. it'll drive if i keep the gas revved, dying again at the first 1 or 2 stop signs, and then it will pick pack up and drive normal after that. Or...
After sitting for 15 min or so (maybe longer?), it cranks and drives home w/ no problem.
Will replacing the sensor address this problem as well, or not? Thanks in advance, and thanks for having me.
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From: Warren, MI
If you have a CEL, what makes you think that it's the DPFE? Did you get a code? That tells the PCM how much EGR flow you have. If the EGR is stuck open, it won't idle.
The Escape seem to have lots of problems with the IAC valves to give problems like you describing.
Still, start with your codes first.
The Escape seem to have lots of problems with the IAC valves to give problems like you describing.
Still, start with your codes first.
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Auto Zone plugged up the reader and found a code. It's been awhile, and I'd have to look up the specific code when i get home, but awhile back i looked up the code online, and it seemed 100 other ppl had the same code, and that the DPFE was the answer.
I'll have to dig up that code. Thanks
I'll have to dig up that code. Thanks
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On my wife's 01, I have to replace that DPFE sensor about every 1.5 years..Autozone carries a 3 year warranty on it though, so I just keep replacing it.
As far as it starting then dying, that sound like the IAC. I've replaced this a few times on her's too.
Very easy to change, its right on top of the engine and there are only 2 bolts holding it on.
The DPFE sensor is even easier, it has one electrical plug, and is held on by the 2 rubber lines underneath it.
As far as it starting then dying, that sound like the IAC. I've replaced this a few times on her's too.
Very easy to change, its right on top of the engine and there are only 2 bolts holding it on.
The DPFE sensor is even easier, it has one electrical plug, and is held on by the 2 rubber lines underneath it.
