Ford Escape Questions Maintenance & Repair

2004 Escape 3.0 Very Poor Gas Mileage

I have a ford escape that is only getting 13 MPG aroung town and 16-17 mpg on the highway. a far cry from the 23 MPG I have changed the plugs, used injector/valve cleaner and no improvement. I hav...

Noisy Tires On 2006 Ford Escape

The tires on my 2006 need replacing at 78,000 miles. The interior tire noise has always been a problem. Any suggestions for a replacement tire that will be quieter and wear as well as the Continenta...

WHY WONT MY RADIO, DOOR LOCKS, AND DOME LIGHTS WORK

Out of the clear blue my radio does not power up, my door locks will not respond to the remote and my door and cargo dome lights have no power to them? Anyone had the same problem?

2003 Ford Escape Dies After I Start It. Then I Start It Again Its Ok.

My wife has a 2003 ford escape. She tells me that when she starts the car it dies on her. She says she has to give it gas the next time she starts it and its ok. She also told me it almost died at the...

When Needing A Brake Job

Hi. I'm not a car person and when having my vehicle in for an oil change, the service person said that I needed a brake job and that I was down to the very end. I should have asked what specifically ...

Hello...

I'm new here and just bought a 2005 Escape with the automatic 4wd feature.I need to purchase an owners manual and the missing rear head rests and roof rack components(it has just the slotted side rail...

2006 Ford Escape CD Player

I have a 2006 Ford Escape. I have a 6 CD Disc Changer that came with it. I just got my alternator replaced and now my CD Player is not working. Is this coincidence? When I hit 'load' or 'eject' it say...

Shudder

I have a 2005 XLT 4wd about 69k miles... I have a shudder that feels like its coming from the driveshaft. The shudder happens usually from stop until I'm up to about 20 mph. Anyone else have this pr...

Heater Temp

2002 ford escape, heater works fine until the temperature goes below freezing, then it's just cold air. coolant level and protection are good. upper and lower rad hose temp are hot. hoses to and fro...

Cabin Air Filter

I am about to take my 2003 Escape in for 100,000 mile service and I don't want to pay $42 to have the dealer inspect my cabin air filter. My owner's manual doesn't state how to check it myself. I be...

Volume Control On Radio

Volume control on my 2002 Ford Escape went from okay to full blast and won't turn down.  I noticed in the last couple of weeks it was acting funny, but this morning it won't adjust at all.  Help.

Rear Disc Brakes

I am trying to remove the rear disc brake pads for replacement on my 2006 4 wheel drive Ford Escape. I have not been able to remove the calipers so as to replace the pads. Is their any bolts holding t...

Heater Air Temperature

2002 ford escape, heater works fine until the temperature goes below freezing, then it's just cold air. what could cause this?

2005 Ford Escape XLT Making A LOT Of Noise When Turning Or Going Up/down Hi...

My wife's 2001 Ford Escape was totaled about a month ago. We decided to buy another one and searched around until we found a nice 2005 Ford Escape XLT. During the first 30 days the vehicle ran great...

Change Tyre From The Original (234x70xR16) To 255x65xR16

Hello to all Ford Escape (4X4) model 2004 model, anybody out there tried to used tyre from the original tyre (235 X 70 X R16) to 255 X 65 X R16? because I'm about to change my tyre as soon as possible...

Ford Escape Codes

I have a picture of my engine on in my car. (I am assuming this is the check engine light) I have read that you can click your ignition in a sequence and get a code. How do I find out this sequence? ...

Instrument Cluster

I have a 05 escape, the speedo and odometer , park brake indicator and tha ABS light all kick in and out. Any ideas

Hello. I'm New Here And I Just Bought A 2002 Ford Escape V6 3.0. I Need To ...

Need Some Help With Frod Escape Wheel Bearing

Trying to remove drivers side front wheel bearing w/no success. Wrench won't jimmy the bearing loose..anyone have any ideas? Should I get a hydraulic press or other tool? thanks

FIrst Car-

just got a 2003 ford escape for my first car and i love it. but its going to need tires sometime soon. what kind do you recommend i get? i need somethin with an aggresive tread.