I have a ford escape 2002 i was driving on my way to work it started jerking and then stopped i have to tow it to my house cos the car service was already closed by that time. So later when i took it to the repair shop they told me that the problem is misfire, catalytic convertters needs replaced and aslo the ignition coils, too and the price almost keep my feet out . What should i do? HELP

You mean when you turn OFF the Over Drive the problem goes away?

What you are actually doing is this, the TCC Solenoid is being turned off and the shuttering stops, that means your TCC has an Issue and is kicking on and off, on and off, on and off... There is 2 EASY ways to fix this. First you are taking a shot in the dark, second will fix it for the long run.
(a) Service your Transmission, new Filter and New Fluid. this will take care of the problem 50% of the time
(b) Service your Transmission with a new Filter and New Fluid and while you have the Pan OFF... REPLACE THE TCC Solenoid (One 10mm Bold holds it in place) and then finish the service,. This will take care of the problem 99% of the time.

I just did this to my 2002 Expedition and fixed the problem. Solenoid is available on Ebay for less than $40. you have to know how many BOLTS hold your Transmission Pan on. But it will fix your issue

I would try running it in the driveway for 10 or 15 min and see if the problem occurs. If you can duplicate the problem you can try to troubleshoot it.
When it will not start you need to figure out if you are dealing with a no spark or no fuel pressure problem. It could be a relay, or a crank sensor, or the fuel pump in the tank. I would expect to find something in the engine compartment that is getting hot and stops working.
I assume the check engine light is not on.

oil, check engine and battery will always be on when the engine is dead--because there's no oil pressure, nor battery charging. A faulty oil pressure sending would never prevent the engine from starting. You'll have to tow it to a shop to find out why

if its not throwing a check engine or service engine soon light. then theres a chance it could be a fault with your torque converter/transmission. my wife drives a 02 escape and im of the opinion its a pile of **** and im going to trade it in ASAP.

try the spare key and if that doesnt work then call the tow truck and have it taken to a dealer

You need to have an OBII scan (fault scan) Any good parts store IE: Autozone, Advance, etc.. can do it for you free. Get codes(faults) and address faults. Your computer tracks all faults via sensors.

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I am uncertain what escape you drive but if this is the 4 cylinder version, then you will require a new transmission or have your transmission serviced. You asked why? Because Ford did not put a transmission cooler on the 4 cylinder, but only on the 6 cylinder version with the tow package, which prevents your transmission from overheating. Furthermore, you have to change your transmission fluid at greater intervals to prevent harm to your transmission.

Moreover, is this a manual transmission or automatic?. If this is a automatic, you maybe able to manipulate the shift linkage cable on the transmission and get it out of reverse.

SORRY TO TELL YOU THIS,BUT IT HAS TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE FLASHED

1st dose it start if not get towed to your dealer cuz it needs to be reprogramed