Sensors problems

Sensors: Electrical device that measures the different performance parameters of the car.
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Ramal del sensor de oxigeno dañado

Ford Escape 1999  20000 miles
Cables del ramal de sensor de oxigeno quemados
Fiesta balita from Colombia 3 months ago  
FI

Engine codes from the OBD: P1000, and P1260. O^2 sensor incomplete.

Ford Escape 2012 Black / 4 cylinder/ SUV 152146 miles
DMV inspection OBD failed. Readiness failed.
Wucherer from United States 4 months ago  
WU

2010 Ford Escape Limited V6 died. Fuel Sensor?

Ford Escape 2010 Limited Edition V6 220000 miles
My escape won’t start. Awhile back I was driving down the road and it started missing bad like it wasn’t getting enough gas like it was being chocked out. Towed to a bad mechanic who fixed it by spraying some flammable carb cleaner into some area of the. He said it was temporary. The same thing happened a month later. Is it the fuel sensor ?? Please help me understand so I can solve this problem.
Anjones2300 from United States 7 months ago  
AN
4 reports 

VVT sensor leaks oil

Ford Escape 2011 Sensor 200000 miles
Oil is leaking from my VVT sensor or selenoid
Epsilon from United States 8 months ago  
EP
1 report 

Reverse sensors off

Ford Escape 2008 3.0 V6 120000 miles
I press the bottom for turn on and off reverse sensors but they come to ON position
Noah from Canada a year ago  
NO

Tire Pressure Sensor Faulty

Ford Escape 2012 FWD XLT 114774 miles
Occasionally (once every few months) a warning light on the dash saying that the tire pressure sensor is faulty. The tire pressure is all good as well.
Cecelia from United States 2 years ago  
CE
10 reports 

Sensores de freno no se apagan

Ford Escape 2009 Motor 2500 4 x 2 120000 miles
Las luces del tablero me indican que hay un problema con los freno. ABS, freno de mano, derrape y presión de neumáticos permanecen encendidas todo el tiempo.
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Milo from other 2 years ago  
MI
8 reports 

Light turned on on dash board that reads Tire Pressure Sensor Fault

Ford Escape 2009  87692 miles
Lights keep turning on saying something is wrong, but no mechanic can find anything wrong with the truck.
Meme from United States 2 years ago  
ME
6 reports 

diagrama de ubicación de sensores principales del vehiculo

Ford Escape 2012 Todo  235125 miles
alarmas intermitentes de los sensores se ingresa con el escáner y se resetea pero luego de un tiempo vuelven a salir por lo que requiero la ubicación de los sensores principales y posibles mantenimientos de realizar antes de el cambio
El Flaco from other 2 years ago  
EL
3 reports 

02 sensor code returns

Ford Escape 2001  220000 miles
can't erase code p0141 after changing sensor
july54 from United States 2 years ago  
JU
2 reports 

Jerks when accelerating SolvedSolved

Ford Escape 2003  135000 miles
After a service was done to my car, it jerks when accelerating considerably. Every time it does so, the alternator light appears in the dashboard but it has no charging issues. The scanner registers a crankshaft's sensor failure. I've disconnected the exhaust, cleaned injectors, checked coils and hoses and even changed spark plugs but the problem is still there. Any help?
Rissa from United States 11 years ago  
RI
8 reports 
Rissa from United States 11 years ago
I have been told that by changing all the coils the problem should be solved. If the scanner detects which of the cylinders is having a coil failure you can then replace only the damaged ones. Tell me if I could help you please.
Field from United States 11 years ago
I personally believe that your problem is that your car has not been washed with a carburetor cleaner when the tune was made.
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artelepsa from United States 11 years ago
I had your same problem and the cause ended up being an ignition coil. Once it was detected which was the damaged coil with the code errors in the dashboard, it was replaced and the problem was solved.
Roshni from Great Britain 3 years ago
Excuse me sir frod escape not power comming why .... New plug im all fuse cheking but i canot dicted this compalint ... Sir pls tell me whtais tha complaints
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Stalling when first starting

Ford Escape 2005 4x4 V6 Ford Escape  196000 miles
My Escape died, had it towed, was diagnosed as an airflow sensor. Had it replaced and drove it home. It stalled on the way home at light, restarted, revved engine and it ran great. Get in next am and it started , idled fine, put in drive and it stalls, restarted, revved engine and it ran fine again, same thing this am. What the heck?
Kellie from Canada 9 years ago  
KE
3 reports 
Kellie from Canada 9 years ago
Update, took it into a Ford dealership to have a diagnostic scan done. 2 hours later, turns out my mechanic put in an after market airflow sensor, it ran bad codes. Cleaned and put old sensor back in, cleaned idle controll valve and updated codes. Runs great.
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Hesitates above 2000 RPM. Replaced fuel pump relay driver module spark

Ford Escape 2007 2.3l 95000 miles
Hesitates above 2000 RPM. Replaced fuel pump, relay, fuel pump driver module, spark plugs, fuel rail pressure sensor, could it be the throttle position sensor?
Zimm from United States 2 years ago  
ZI
Rank 10
2 reports 
Zimm from United States 2 years ago
Will idle and increase and hold rpm fine in park. Wondering about throttle position sensor? Possibility?
Zimm from United States 2 years ago
Location of throttle position sensor?
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Cooling fans not working

Ford Escape 2012 Limited  180000 miles
Coolant fan is not working. Tried relays and put in coolant sensor still not working. !
David from United States 3 years ago  
DA
3 reports 
Wasu from other a year ago
Check your temperature sensor, check for resistance, check wiring, check if receiving power form the ecm. Check relays as well
1FSTSHELBY from United States a year ago
Under the expansion tank on the radiator is the plug for those fans. These cars have issue with melting those plugs. Take the 2 10mm bolts out of expansion tank and move it out of the way to see, no need to take hoses off because its flexible enough to move over. The plugs can be bought from local auto parts store as they have been a very common issue with these cars.
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Engine light on in dash panel

Ford Escape 2010 SUV 2.3 Ltr. 4 cyl 85000 miles
Had torque converter lock up problem , the transmission was change and after that the engine light in dash has been coming on. Have fitted two new Ego sensors $$$$$$ as fault code said it was that area. No one can fix it
Help please !!!!!!!!
Cheers Tim Lucas
Timbo from Australia 9 years ago  
TI
1 report 
Timbo from Australia 9 years ago
All good ,
Have had S/hand exhaust catalyst fitted , now been 5 days and No light on. Cheers Tim 🍺🍺👍
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Hill start assist not available abs and traction control light on

Ford Escape 2015 Se 136000 miles
Car runs and drives great. Not had any problems till now. The obd port doesn't work. So I can't have the system checked. But I have changed the breaks and abs sensors. And still the same problem.
ToxicCupCake from United States 3 years ago  
TO
16 reports 
Freedom from United States 3 years ago
My BlueDriver claims that both rear wheel speed sensors have wrong part installed. I've read that i need to remove and clean, cross reference part numbers that are etched on them, also check wiring and anything else related to them. I haven't attempted this yet. First, i need to fix the battery drain issue and then emissions issues, then the abs will get its turn.
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Electrical, random no start trans position sensor low voltage

Ford Escape 2013 Se 2.0 4x4 220000 miles
Was driving and car shut off. Tried plugging in scanner and it had power but wouldn’t communicate. Ecm relay was clicking multiple times. Towed to shop. They replaced fuse box and now it will operate normal most of the time. There is a code for transmission range sensor that’s located internally. Opened up trans and replaced. No change. Car will randomly think it’s in D as soon as you insert the key to start it. Turn key off and on and will usually start. Sometimes have to turn key off and wait for the display to power off and then it will start. Also when shutting engine off it will engage starter for a split second and make contact with fly wheel to abruptly stop the engine.
Lost from United States 3 years ago  
LO
3 reports 
Bobby from United States 2 years ago
Yes mine is doing the same thing what Is it please
Lost from United States 2 years ago
Never figured it out. Just shut it off in drive and it doesn’t bump the starter and then place it in park and cycle thr ignition before getting out and it will start when get back in
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2008 Ford escape had issues with the mass airflow sensor. We changed i

Ford Escape 2008 v6 178253 miles
2008 Ford escape had issues with the mass airflow sensor. We changed it but now the car does not accelerate as it should and the RPM fluctuate.
shawn from Belize 10 days ago  
SH

Oxygen sensor

Ford Escape 2019  125000 miles
Oxygen heater circuit high
Rsourk from United States a month ago  
RS

Cannot figure out why it shuts down

Ford Escape 2017 Eco turbo 108572 miles
My escape has been shutting down (engine shuts off but battery stays on) and when diagnosed shows cam sensors issue. They have been replaced 3 times with 3 different brands. Even replaced the solenoid switch. Each time after replacing them, it drives great for about 60 miles and then does the big "clunk" and shuts down. My mechanic is at a loss. Previous owner had to take it to the Ford dealership to have the turbo replaced but was told that should be lifetime fix.
I am wondering if this is an ECM problem throwing weird and random codes? And how realistic having the ECM replaced would be in fixing the problem?
Hales from United States 6 months ago  
HA
1 report 

Instrument cluster reads Drive in park

Ford Escape 2005 Xlt, 3.0L 230000 miles
I’ve tried replacing the ignition switch, the neutral safety switch, manually putting transmission in park (which it is in park), the shifter cable is in perfect condition, transmission is fine, but the instrument cluster will not read that it is in park, only in drive. I just got a nee cluster and installed it, and it still says it is in drive. I just help.
Jagen Sturgeon from United States a year ago  
JA
1 report 

Steering Wheel

Ford Escape 2009 Escape 123000 miles
I just change the torque sensor in the steering wheel did everything right that i saw in a youtube video. Now when i was back out of my drive way i turned the streering left and it pulled left hard by itself almost broke my wrist. It also happens when i steer right.
SuperJ from United States a year ago  
SU
5 reports 

Headlights flickering

Ford Escape 2003 3 liter 250000 miles
Headlights flicker when car is running. Checked grounds, they are good. New battery. Alternator is good too.. this is most annoying. Also had the 2 little hoses that connect to the exhaust tube blow off, EGR pressure sensor landed on the exhaust tube and melting it, EGR valve blew a chunk out the side of it, ordered new one of those and rhe EGR solenoid as it too melted and landed on the exhaust tube.. why would this all have happened? Could be clogged up CATS? I did get some Cata-Clean.. will put this all together and see if they blow off again.. just looking for some input, if anyone has any it would be appreciated. Thanks
Tandra from Canada 2 years ago  
TA
4 reports 

Suelta la velocidad en reversa y en velocidad alta está se tironea

Ford Escape 2008 Xl 244000 miles
Se prende el sensor y está se desminuye su fuerza de aceleración y en velocidad alta se tironea
Eduardo from United States 2 years ago  
ED
1 report 

Oil pressure light

Ford Escape 2004 Ford escape  128000 miles
I’ve changed my water pump,thermostat,hoses,oil pressure sensor,oil and there’s nothing wrong with my radiator could the problem be the oil pump?
Y’all know it from United States 3 years ago  
Y’

My left side window is not working properly. I don't know what the roo

Ford Escape 2014 Ford kuga 1.6 Auto 71000 miles
Windows don't work. Merro side doesn't work. The door sensor is not working. All three items do not work. On the left side of the door
Mhdliqan from other 3 years ago  
MH
2 reports 

MAP sensor for Ford Escape 2009 6 cylinder

Ford Escape 2009 6 cylinder 2wd 12000 miles
I've replaced both 02 sensors in last 6 months. Now it is the MAP sensor. Where is it located?
LeeAnn from United States 7 years ago  
LE
2 reports 

Evap temp sensor location

Ford Escape 2002 3.0 v6 390000 miles
Where is the location of this sensor plz somone help!!!
Rooster from Canada 9 years ago  
RO
6 reports 
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