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I used to tow a 21" boat with the Explorer - but I sold that a couple years ago, so no need for a vehicle as large as Explorer.
We have one small child and everything fits fine in the Escape.
Just my experience.
200HP in that small a package is fun to drive - 4 wheel independent suspension and a car-based SUV contribute to this.
Mine is a FWD vehicle and I can spin the tires from a dead stop on a dry, smooth surface. While not great for tires, it is sometimes fun!
Lastly, I can take turns at a far higher speed than my old Explorer - again, not a Mustang, but a lot of fun on some exit ramps, etc.
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Agree with you there!!! Luckily I'm able to stay off the Beltway for my regular commute!
I have 03 Tribute LX 4x4 with 10K miles. Last couple of months I have noticed this whining noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. This only happens around 50-55 MPH. Took it to the dealer... they claimed it was the tires... not true. They rotated the tires to the front wheels but the noise is still there. Has anyone else had a similar problem? I think it is coming from the rear differential but I cannot prove it. They said to drive it till it gets worse and more noticeable. RIGHT!!! Easy for them to say, they don't have to drive it everyday. Could it be the bearings in the rear wheels? Oh by the way I have noticed that there is a leak in the exhaust(with only 10K miles) and when I park the car the water deposits drip from the exhaust box right before the tail pipe. Any help would be greatly appreciated. (Saw the 05 model looks the same to me. The shifter is on the floor and the fog lights look a bit different. That's it.
I searched for "idle" in all posted messages and found that you had a problem similar to the one I presently have, that is, "I encountered several incidents where I would come to a stop and the engine would lose power, with the idle loping to 250rpms. The vehicle would shudder and almost stall."
I have a 2002 Tribute with the V6 engine and have had an intermittent problem with the idle oscillating around 500-700 rpm when I stop at a light. The whole SUV shakes and the engine feels like it is going to stall, but hasn't so far. I've had it into the dealer for 4 visits. Each visit corrects the problem for awhile, then it reoccurs. The dealer has replaced an EGR sensor (3 times), reprogrammed the computer (2 times) and cleaned the whole intake system with spray to remove any deposits.
I was wondering what was done by the dealer you went to to correct your problem (if it indeed was successfully corrected).
Regards,
Johnb1
I have a 2002 Tribute with the V6 engine, automatic and approx. 43,000 miles. The Tribute ran very well until about 40,500 miles. Since then, there has been an intermittent problem with the engine idle oscillating around 500-700 rpm when I stop at a light (engine is thoroughly warmed up). The Tribute's body shakes and the engine feels like it is going to stall, but hasn't so far.
I've had it back to the dealer for 4 visits so far. Each visit corrects the problem for awhile, then it reoccurs. The dealer has replaced the EGR sensor (3 times), reprogrammed the computer (2 times), replaced the solenoid valve and cleaned the whole intake system with spray to remove any deposits.
The problem started again today. This time the check engine light is on (it has come on only once before I took it to the dealer for repair), but this time is a little different because now the engine is getting hard to start.
Has anyone had similar problems? Were they corrected by your dealer (and how was it done)?
Regards,
johnb1
This one's actually good news! It's to fix the stalling problem that many of us have experienced.
I don't know if Mazda will be releasing one too but I don't see why not.
Its obvious Ford found the problem. I have just over 40K on my Escape with never a stall. I'll call the dealership and see what they recommend.
For the past 2.5 years, it has worked fine. Not a single problem..... until last Friday (4/9/04)and then it happened again! I was going about 40mph around a curve in a subdivision and suddenly, it felt like I couldn't steer, stop, or slow down! It happened without any warning at all. Once again, I was very (very) lucky to be on a road where I could coast to a stop and avoid a really bad situation. Since I was a few blocks from home, I started it back up (after I stopped shaking!) and drove 2mph to my driveway and parked it - I have an appt to take it in to a different dealership this Friday.
My problem is this...... I am not that experienced with cars, car talk, car problems, etc.... I've just always followed my maintenance guidelines, driven safe and defensive, and the few times I've had a flat or a small problem, I've selected the dealership with the highest-quality ratings and hoped that they won't take advantage of me when I got the bill. Now, I've had this bigger problem that seems potentially very dangerous for some drivers (who aren't as prepared to deal with sudden loss of control over their car). I am uncomfortable driving this car -- no matter what happens from here! I feel like I'm tempting fate now, and I honestly don't know if I could keep my cool if this suddenly happened on a highway while moving at 70mph in heavy city traffic! Any suggestions on best way to proceed from here? Any advice is appreciated.
American Honda to Recall Certain Light Truck Vehicles to Repair Automatic Transmissions (PR Newswire)
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http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/040415/na_fin_us_vehicle_recalls_2.html
Meade
By the way, other past problems include: replacing both headlights because of condensation build-up; replacing a bad sensor in the engine coolant reservoir; leaking rear window; a transmission that shudders; and the whole brake rotors fiasco.
Owning a Tribute really is a love-hate relationship.
There IS a difference, folks.
Meade
2000 Protege ES
'01-'03 V6 Escape-Tribute recall. I called my
dealership of purchase and they essentially told me to bring it in (w/appointment) and they'll re-scan the TCM/PCM. I've got an '01 Escape XLT 2WD
V6 which I've had for almost three (3) years. Other than my gripe about the front brake/rotor
change at 29K (~$480.00), and an IAC problem,
the car has been very reliable with ~50K miles.
I am very satisfied so far with the dependability. The interior and exterior trim is holding together nicely and the car seems almost
as tight as the day I bought it with few exceptions.
I just changed my spark plugs (Ford OEM Platinum,
100K plugs) with the help of a mechanic friend.
Not that they necessarily needed it, but I've just been used to changed plugs every 30K miles
before. After inspecting the plugs they were
wearing well, other than what my friend called,
'leakage' around the ceramic tower. This would
indicate that some blowby was getting past the
plugs. I'll probably change them again in another 50K miles. The original plugs were obviously degraded to a point where it may've cost me in mileage, drivability, etc. ~75% of my
driven miles are city, but I sure like taking the Escape on Texas farm roads to let the engine breathe a little.
I will probably be changing my front brakes again
soon and upgrading to a rotor that can be turned
and a ceramic pad which will not shed as much dust as the Ford OEM pads. Believe or not the rotors and pads (Raybestos) are cheaper, price-wise, than OEM. Should be able to re-do the front brakes for ~$200.00 for parts, a far cry from the $300.00+ the dealership charged for the OEM parts this last time.
Good luck to everyone with their PCM upgrades.
Hope it solves the problem(s) once and for all.
My step-daughter just bought a brand new 04 Escape XLS V-6, 4x4 last week. She has 725 miles on it and it is in the dealer for a complete transmission change-out!
She was driving home yesterday and the Overdrive light began to flash and the engine RPM started fluctuacting significantly up into the 4,500-5,000 RPM range...
The dealer has ordered a new tranny for it to be installed tomorrow. I am concerned for her, but I also just bought a new 04 Escape XLT, V-6,4x4 before Christmas w/ only 1500 miles on it. Is mine next to have problems? Any other similar 04 Escape V-6, 4x4 tranny problems ??
This vehicle was clearly not "Quality...Job One".
1- Tires get extremely low traction in wet conditions, and are worn out within 50,000kms or about 30,000 miles. Replaced the oems with toyos. (strongly recommanded)
2- Engine lights comes off almost once every month. I had a couple of incidents where the dealer plugged in the computer to check, but no faults was found. One time where this sensor was blown. One time for low coolant.
3- Sometimes the battery lights come off for the first 1-2 minutes after starting up. But I have noticed that it mostly occurs during cold weather, so I guess that may be the contributing factor.
3- There are noise when I turn all the way and with considerable speed. For example: when making U turns.
4- Brakes lock up easily during panic braking on the hwy which causes the vechicle to loose control at that moment. For people planning to make a purchase, I advise you to get ABS. I thought it was standard when I bought it, how naive.
5- High fuel consumption. 1 tank full of gas = 330 kms.
6- Knocking sounds are noticable after riding on the speed bumps. When I mean by this is that after the vechicle goes over the bump and down, you may notice a sort of knocking sound. It sounds like the shocks are on a loose mount or some sort. But that could be mainly because of the age of my vechicle. I have been driving this thing almost the day it came out.
7- The brake pads and rotors do wear out fast on this car. They cost around $600 CDN to replace both front pads and front rotors from the dealer.
8- The handbrake cable on the Tribute can get loose easily, especially if you have rear drum brakes like I do. I actually have to goto the dealer 4 times to fix the handbrake alone. I also found that not too many mechanics have the proper knowledge to repair them. There was this repair that made it worst, causing me to go back.
3. I always heard it was best not to cut the wheel all the way over for any longer than necessary.
" Turning the steering wheel to the full right or left will increase system pressure and belt squeal." (Integrated Publishing)
4, 5 & 7. If you are making panic stops that often, you must be a spirited driver, which would explain the lousy mileage and short pad life on your brakes. Lighten up and enjoy the ride!
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Finally wound up with a set of BFGoodrich Touring T/A VR4s that look like they're going to go upwards of 40,000 miles.
My friends, these days, 30K miles on a set of tires ain't bad -- in fact it's probably about average.
Meade