Top 20 2002 Ford Escape Questions & Answers

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check fuses-relays and power ---check for debris caught ---if good then crawl in back and remove panel to access latch to diagnose

As long as the gasket was put in the jointing services, it should not leak. You are better off replacing it. They are 20 bucks.

Go see if your cable has become disconnected/broken leaving you in neutral.

It needs connecting to a Scan Tool and checking for Diagnostic Trouble Codes. That will tell the mechanic what the issue is.

do yourself a favor and save alot of grief go to dealer or authorized locksmith and have key[s] cut using your vin

was ignition switch flashed to vehicle

There are a few areas that can squeak a bit after being cleaned and usually a can of WD40 will cure the problem. It's important not to lubricate the braking system, it shouldn't be squeaking as a result of turning the steering wheel. The top of the struts, strut mounts, the tie rod ends and ball joints can all be lightly sprayed to stop the noise. Spray a few things and check again, repeat until it's smooth and quiet.

as said under the bumper or radiator. if it has one.

More tgank likely you'll have to remove a motor mount, at least on one side to shimmy the pan assembly out. Hope this helps

Alternatively, using a torque wrench, tighten the spark plug toapproximately 7 to 15 lb. ft. for 14mm threads and 15 to 20 lb. ft. for 18mm threads to ensure a gastight seal. https://www.autozone.com/repairguides/Mazda-Tribute-2001-06/Specifications/Torque-Specifications/_/P-0996b43f8037ff85 http://www.c-suvs.com/wheel_lug_nut_torque_specifications-383.html https://www.pepboys.com/auto-care/diy/guides/sparkplug-install-and-removal

The cables in the roof are probably damaged and rusted. Also some sunroofs only open half way. But you sound like it used to open all the way.

First check the fluid, add as necessary then return to the shop that did the work, it should be under warranty. I hope this helps. Take care.

Hi. These SUVs are known to have a bushing failure that affects the shift cable. is the cable loose and sloppy? if so please inspect the end of the shift cable under the dashboard. If your issue is different and you need to adjust (recenter) the shift selections. The adjustment is a single 10mm bolt at the end of the cable, at the transmission. Easy. Loosen the bolt and slide the cable until the tension is neutral, tighten and test.

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Check coil pack

Either your throttle cable or throttle plate is sticking. This most likely do to moisture on the cable or in the mechanism freezing do to the cold.

2.0 or 3.0 L engine ? DPFE sensor . What code is stored ?

Did you replace the spark plugs? Did you do a tune up? The gas may have condensation water if you didn't keep the tank full in cold weather. Try this and possibly add a cleaning agent for the clogged lines.

The switch is not working from defroster to front vents could be the vacuum problem or electrical.