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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Cars / November 20082005 Ford Escape
Hi everyone. I'm taking my car in tomorrow and I want to be prepared for what might happened. My Escape started having a problem accelerating after 50 mph. It doesn't have enough power to go faster and there's a clicking noise. I have about 78K miles on it. The other symptom is the gas pedal is sometimes difficult to push down on in the morning. The torque converter was replaced last year at about 60K miles. Back then the problem I had was it would have a very rough idle. This current problem is completely different but I'm wondering if it could be something else with the transmission. Any ideas? Thanks > Hi everyone. I'm taking my car in tomorrow and I want to be prepared > for what might happened. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Thanks Is the CEL on? If so, stop by an AutoZone or Advance auto parts and have the code(s) read. > Is the CEL on? If so, stop by an AutoZone or Advance auto parts and have the > code(s) read.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text - None of the lights came on. ? >> Is the CEL on? If so, stop by an AutoZone or Advance auto parts and have >> the [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > ? Not looking good for you. The Escapes have had loads of problems with the transaxle; more so, it seems, with the 4WD. I have an '02 that so far, knock on wood, hasn't had any problems with it. But then, I added an external filter, and drain and fill it every ~15,000 miles. Good luck tomorrow with it being something simple like a sensor. SC Tom The other symptom is the gas pedal is > sometimes difficult to push down on in the morning. Did this vehicle have a recall on the accelerator cable? When did you last replace the fuel filter? Have you ever had the throttle body cleaned? What is the nature of the clicking noise? Is it continuous, or only when you try to accelerate past 50? Have you checked your CV joint boots? Which engine and transmission do you have? 2WD / 4WD? Ed > Hi everyone. I'm taking my car in tomorrow and I want to be prepared > for what might happened. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Thanks > Hi everyone. I'm taking my car in tomorrow and I want to be prepared > for what might happened. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Thanks Update: They couldn't find anything wrong with it. A minor maintenance service fixed the acceleration problem. I'm so glad it wasn't the transmission again. I drove it for a while on the freeway and it's fine. He said it could have been a bad quality fuel problem or something with the oil. For the gas pedal problem they recommended changing the cable first and then maybe if that doesn't work, changing the throttle body. Does that make sense? C.E. - I just saw your post now. I should have asked them about cleaning the throttle body. I just asked them to check the throttle. I wonder if a cleaning would have fixed it instead of replacing the cable. It's too late now since they ordered the part. Overall I'm just glad it was about $360 for all. I was worried it would be much, much more. Hopefully replacing the cable will fix it. > Hi everyone. I'm taking my car in tomorrow and I want to be prepared > for what might happened. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Thanks Update: They couldn't find anything wrong with it. A minor maintenance service fixed the acceleration problem. I'm so glad it wasn't the transmission again. I drove it for a while on the freeway and it's fine. He said it could have been a bad quality fuel problem or something with the oil. For the gas pedal problem they recommended changing the cable first and then maybe if that doesn't work, changing the throttle body. Does that make sense? C.E. - I just saw your post now. I should have asked them about cleaning the throttle body. I just asked them to check the throttle. I wonder if a cleaning would have fixed it instead of replacing the cable. It's too late now since they ordered the part. Overall I'm just glad it was about $360 for all. I was worried it would be much, much more. Hopefully replacing the cable will fix it. ************ I'm glad it wasn't the tranny- that would have been VERY expensive. I assume you're out of warranty? There was a recall on the throttle cable, but I don't know if your year was involved- my '02 was. It definitely made a difference. If you're somewhat mechanically inclined, it's no big deal removing and cleaning the TB, MAF and the rest of the intake system. The gasket set is ~$9 from RockAuto.com. Makes for a nice Saturday afternoon project. If you decide to tackle it, you might as well change the plugs, too- you have to remove the upper TB to get to them on the V6. SC Tom > > Hi everyone. I'm taking my car in tomorrow and I want to be prepared > > for what might happened. [quoted text clipped - 44 lines] > > - Show quoted text - Mine is a 2005. I asked about any recalls and he said no. I'm not mechanically inclined at all so I'll just let them do it. I just hate how they always replace something when maybe it just needs aligned or something. Oh well I'm grateful it wasn't the trans. |
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