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after filling up, the needle stays full for almost 100 miles then it steadily drops to half tank. then at half tank, it quickly drops to near empty.
thing is, these guages are NOT LINEAR at all.
The base price just went up $186.00 so I guess I lucked out in that regard.
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I find it easier to search the recall database by year (instead of make/model/year).
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Took the car directly to the dealer and let them check it there for 3-5 days... it's being awhile. But as usual they said, everything is "OKAY" no record on the onboard computer about engine shut down.
I hope your dealer are any better than mine.
P.s. unless the engine is also design by Microsoft, you need to restart every now and then?!
Let me know if your dealer found anything about your car.
Thanks
When ever I have my AC turn on, "AC, Max AC, Defrost" position.
When ever I accelerate lightly or hardly. As soon as I let go the gas peddle or during the accerlration, I will hear this gas leaking sound coming from the engine compartment. It sounds completely different from a AC compressor kick in. It's like a sudden hiss very brief, but very noticable.
Took my car back to the deal "FOUR" times for the problem, it had cumulated almost 30 days at the dealer's possesion for these four attempts. Each time they either told me, all the test come out fine, everything is normal or there is nothing wrong with my car. At one time a service consultant even tells me it could be a normal break in sound.
And my salesman actually told me just to turn the music up, then I won't hear the gas leak sound!!! Well, I might as well stick two needle into my ear, then I won't even hear the enigne noise or wind noise, right?!
I had to shut the AC off, most of the time because I hate to hear that sound.
I am very frucstrate, and finally I took my car back into the same car dealer I bought the car and ask the service center to take one last look. They could not do anything until Monday, because when I arrive it was Friday evening.
Does anyone of you has any suggestion or solution for my problem?!!! HELP ME, Please!
What can I do if they still can not find the problem?
I'm thinking that the 2003 Escapes will be awesome
Sunflower6, how long before your sensor was replaced? Three days?
I dropped by car in the dealership yesterday morning. Luckily, they found out the problem and replaced the part for me right away. Probably because they have the parts in stock. The Mazda manufacture will send me the survey for the dealer service in two weeks. You probably will get it,too. What impressed me most is that the dealer told me yesterday that they were unable to reproduce the problem on site. But they found out the problem through the computer record. Let's hope that this one works.
To Knorman2
Yes, it's really a good idea to go to the dealer and let them check it out. It made me feel really frustrated when the problem happened. I have to drive across two hills every day to commute. The idea of the engine will stop at anytime when going down hill really scares me. With the experience that vx1888 and I had, I bet your dealer will have a better chance. Please keep us posted on the way how your dealer fix the problem.
Thank you all.
I could not accept. This explains why I was compensated financially instead.
is this normal? this is my first car with power windows so i don't know if this is normal.
any of your observations on your tributes would be appreciated.
thanks
Thanks!
Glad to help! Getting a sensor may be another struggle. If it's the same sensor, I'd like to know when you receive it.
sunflower6,
Which state are you in? I waited 12 days because a sensor could not be found on the west coast. But I was persistent. We may be referring to a different sensor. Also, what do you mean by "they found out the problem through the computer record"? Are you referring to a central data base for problems?
tried taping up (covering) the all the spaces between the mirror and the mount on my tribute, in effect producing a 'one piece' mirror. this DID quiet down the wind noise considerably, but did not totally eliminate it.
next is how to do this and make it pretty.
any other possible fixes would be welcome.
I was wondering how the Trib. handles as far as city driving, high-way driving as far as noise goes. I am used to a little road noise from my wifes Civic, does not really bother me to much.
I am also considering just getting the 2WD LX, scince it is front wheel drive, I live in Philadelphia. So no problem with snow. I do plan to drive to the mountains(well thats what we call them on the east coast) but not to go off road, paved high way only. We do occasionally get hit with a snow storm here and there, Never had a problem all of my other front wheel drive vehicles though.
Was wondering if the people that had the problems with the engine shutting off if they have the AWD or FWD. Maybe there is a problem with that trans on the AWD. I Know that they are using practically the same drive train as the Taurus, is Ford having simular problems with the Taurus?
Sorry to go on like this. The best thing I should do is to test drive, test drive, test drive!
I bought my tribute from Faukener Mazda dealer in Philadelphia. Their service is too good to be true! Though I don't use this dealer now because of the distance, I should say I am really impressed by their service on the purchase and things after that.
I hope this is useful for our friends in Philadelphia and Michigan.
they would not illuminate the lock controls when they took the time to illuminate the window controls. Thanks
So, you may be waiting a while for your Escape.. Even with all the doom and gloom over the initial recalls looks like sales are booming.. The Escape is sure to pass the present favorite (Honda CRV) in sales this year no doubt. But with more players entering the market this year, the Saturn Vue, Jeep Liberty, Hyundia Sante Fe and Suzuki XL-7 competition is going to be fierce! Good for us huh? The consumer...
In the past week or two, I've noticed a very annoying rattle in the rear window when traveling over bumpy surfaces. Also, the window doesn't appear to be completely closed at the lower corners; they seem a little loose. Anyone else w/this problem?
Otherwise, I LOVE this vehicle. Very zippy and handles very well. My 12-mile morning commute is half city/half freeway. I'm getting 22 to the gallon on my commutes.
1) After we turn the engine off, it makes all sorts of popping and pinging noises under the hood. This lasts about 10 minutes or so. The dealer said they thought it was the relay system and replaced it but it is still doing it.
2) After the engine is turned off, you are supposed to be able to open and close windows for several minutes. It usually works, but there have been two instances where it didn't. This last time I heard a high pitched electronic noise when I shut the engine off, similar to how the sunroof sounds as it is opening and closing. Its as if the electrical system is shutting itself down prematurely or something.
3) There is a clunking noise coming from the driver's side door. I hear it when ever I speed up or slow down abruptly, as if whatever it is is knocking back and forth inside.
4) We stalled one time, about two weeks after we bought it, while in traffic going about 20 mph. We pulled over and it restarted right away and haven't had the problem since. The dealer thought that it was the relay system, which was replaced. But I don't know if that truely fixed it or if we are just getting lucky.
I can only tell you what my past experiences were with other cars that I have owned or worked on.
1)The "pinging" could be that the timing is off or you could have a load of bad gas. If it's the timing, the Ford computers should have picked it up.
2)Sounds like the "electronics" are working but there's a loose connection that doesn't always engage when you close(or open) the window. Try it with the car "on". If it doesn't work than thats probably it.
3) The "clunking" is probably the item (#2) thats preventing the window from opening (or closing).
4)The stalling probably has something to do with #1. I've read about some stalling problems on this BB but haven't seen any fixes.
I know a lot of things are done electronically with computers to regulate the specifications on new cars. Sometimes the "new" mechanics rely too heavily on this (like kids & calculators). LOL
Listen I could be wrong but, it doesn't hurt to check out ALL the possibilities.
Good Luck,
K9cop1
just my 2cents.
Please understand first off where I came from - as the leassee of a 99 Explorer Sport, living in the rugged areas of Northwest NJ, hills mts, extreme weather. I really wanted out of the truckiness of my Sport - poor cornering ability -sluggish. I wanted to. If I had my own way without the family input, I woudl have gotten a Sebring Lxi - dont ask - its just what I really love. Okay - that out of the way -
First Impressions:
1. WHo the hell put that stick shift on the column in front of the radio - UUMMMM - accident waiting to happen anyone?!
2. Interior is hollow feeling. Cabin is noisy - materials and knobs feel cheap - flimsy - not to mention the door locks (is that a white sticker?!). When its cold out - I dont like the thought of climbing into it - my Sport felt "warm" to climb into. The Escape - seems "cold", not plushy. Seems like there is no padding in the cabin -and they certainly didnt pad the seats. There must be two layersz between me and the hardware.
3. Rearview mirror sucks compared to the elegance of the Sports automatic dimming rearview. As someone with bad night vision - this is a really important factor. One I hadnt thought of until I drove home.
4. Okay - the rear window wipers and the front window wipers are on the same stick, and although I am college educated, its not all that nifty of a design. Of course, its wet, miserable and rainy when I picked up my new car - and i had NO IDEA how to work that dual control shift - and at one point I tried twisting the stick shift....!
5. The radio at 300- watts is cool, and that RDS thing is cool, but because the inside of the escape is not as plush or well built as the explorer - the sounds seems to "leak" out of the cheap interior.
I hate saying this trust me, from the bottom of my heart I wish these werent my impressions.
6. Coming up a hill was nice - I didnt feel like I was tilting - cornering was incredible, responsiveness - yes that a great word- the engine was responsive - not powerfully sluggush like the sport.
7. NO lighted vanity mirrors on the visors - I relied heavily on the three different positions of my Explorers visors - this was something I just hadn't checked either - just a standard thin visor.
8. I do like the gawking - lots of people "check this truck out". Of course, it could be the Yello color I got it in!
Either give me time - or give me back my Sport's quasi-luxury driver convienences. Not to mention the Escape is $75 more a month then my Sport to lease.........
As far as recalls - I love Fords service. I love their service centers and tehir incredible level of customer care. My service center was incredible in helping me through the recalls - I had the fuel smell, and had to have my mainfolds replaced - which they did imemdiately - with a free loaner for my inconvience. And lots of follow up phone calls from National Ford and my local service center.
I also had a loose bolt in my rear door which made a tremendous squeaking - which the service center identified and fixed immediately.
I am VERY disappointed in the m.p.g. - I am averaging between 14-17.
If I had to do it again - I wouldnt lease this Escape and three years seems a far way off. But its partly my fault for not remembering all the little conviences I prefer -(Like rearview mirrors, puddle lights, lighted vanity, quiet cabins), But the engine is incredible and it is fun to drive, I loved the yellow color and if I had to be stuck with a car company - I am glad its Ford, because the service I have gotten has always been incredible.
Sorry for the long post - I didnt know how to say what I wanted to any "shorter".
also happens to my corolla.
Maybe I'm just a little strange, but before I bought my Trib I test drove it, tried out all the functions, did some research on the net, and so on, to make sure I was buying something I liked. Just makes sense to me.
Anyhow, as for your MPH, don't worry - it should improve over time. My Trib had a noticable improvement over the first 2 or 3 thousand miles. Hopefully your Escape will too.
One question - what kind of deal did you get on your Explorer? I was looking at one up here in Canada a while back and even the base models were more expensive than a loaded Trib/Escape. Its too late for me, but a friend of mine is currently looking and having the same problem - any advice?
I figure people purchase/lease a car and avg of 4-6 times in their life. Some more - some less. And while I beleive there will be an incredible change in buying because of the internet - I stil belive the vast majority of buyers will have to deal with human emotions for some time to come. And lliving in NJ I live in a high pressure/high sales area - where any time you go to test drive you are inundated with pesky salespeople - and its nearly impossible to say your "just looking" and be left alone. Everytime I went to a new dealer - I was met by the worst of the salespeople. In my own case - my image does not fit my financial resources. And being a single woman shopper opened myself up to countless salespeople and their games.
So, even though I had my checklists - I found being alone in a car to really inspect it - a task! Even in a good test drive scenario - how long do you really get to sit in the car? And even with all I knew - I hadnt thought about the rear view dimmer.... I thought I had it all down - what to look for - but the game is all different when emotions are running high - even when I try to NOT have them be.
But I learned - and as I drive my Escape it is more and more fun.
In the meantime - I can post my expereinces so someone else who goes car shopping can remember - 1) test drive as much as you can - for as long as you can. And test drive many different vehicles - 2) Sit in your current car - for at least 10 minutes and write down everything you like most about your current vehicle - and from there decide if there is something you really cant live wihtout - (or dont want to), and make sure those amentities are included in your next purchase. It makes sense to say this now - but I just hadnt though of it then.
In all of Fords history - they have never offered more incentives/rebates then on their FOrd Explorer 4 door 2000 and 2001 models - nearly $10,000 on some models - they are trying to clear the way for the (finally!) shipped 2002 Explorer models and are also trying to deal with a slagging market admist tough competition.
For any SUV buyer/leaser - GO WITH THE Explorer. (as long as you dont mind that everyones got one)
I plan on buying an escape in the next month or so, but that stalling thing has me a bit skeptical. Thanks.
One thing I really like is the design of the back tailgate . . . it's so easy to use, with the latch for the window only on one side and the entire tailgate on the other. For all I know, Ford owners may have been enjoying this for years, but I have friends who've owned Blazers and other SUVs a long time who STILL struggle with the operation of their tailgates . . . and I look like a pro showing them how easy it is on the Tribute. I watched one guy BREAK his Chevy tailgate trying to get it open! Maybe I just have stupid friends . . .?