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Ford Escape 2015 2.0 Ecoboost 121853 miles
I had the battery replaced, the alternator & starter were tested-both are good.
Have to jump the battery every morning before work and every night to come home from work. Code says to replace the main relay but upon further testing - all fuses are good. Something is pulling power and draining the battery within 10 minutes of shutting off the car. All power devices are unplugged from any power source inside the vehicle, yet something is still pulling power.

At a loss on how to find out what is causing the battery to drain so quickly.
KareBear from United States 3 years ago  
KA
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KareBear from United States 3 years ago
I was able to get a diagnosis and it was stated that the main power relay needed to be replaced.
Larmstuff from Canada 2 years ago
Same issue here in Canada with 2012 escape. Can hear clicking noise from tailgate or rear of vehicle while I’m in drivers side
DeeDee from United States 2 years ago
Same issue. I got my escape se 2 years ago. Had to replace my battery 3 times already
Debbie from Canada a year ago
I'm having same issue, have to jump my vehicle every morning. How was your same issue solved?
Escaping Escape from United States a year ago
Had my escape for 3rd now and have had to replace the battery 39 times. I kinda hate this car
KofiSellassie from other 8 months ago
Get and install a remotee battery switch. This really help me. Battery can be disconnected remotely.
Larmstuff from Canada 8 months ago
We put new hinges on back window as to what was causing battery drain and also took out fuses to back wiper and inside lights. Plus my landlord took out a few extra fuse for something but not sure what. Been running for, past two months anyways
Larmstuff from Canada 5 months ago
It still running but brakes are done, sounds like steel on steel. So gonna get girlfriend to drive my 95 Honda accord while I get hers fixed
Chris from United States 5 months ago
I had this issue on my 2015 Escape Titanium 1.5L ecoboost. There is a 150amp fuse on the front of the battery box that I replaced and solved the issue.
Larmstuff from Canada 5 months ago
That seems easier then what my landlord did lol
He took first for the back door of 2012 escape
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Engine does not start

Ford Escape 2002 escape 3.0 auto 198000 miles
Engine does not turn over. All dash lights come on and go off normally. Headlights work. Door locks can be cycled with fob. Can unlock shifter and it will move but mashing brake will not release shifter.
Hawkman from United States 8 years ago  
HA
56 reports 
Garrett from United States 4 years ago
Lights and everything works but trying to start there's nothing doesn't even try turning over
Rsm$ from United States 6 months ago
It's your ignition were you put your key in is not turning your ignition switch. If you unscrew it and use a screw driver or your key and it starts that's the problem. I have an 2010 escape and it stumped me too
Kristy from United States 3 years ago
Same issue here please help
Lotsoflove from United States a year ago
My 07 escape XLT won't crank won't start, the gauges don't work on dash the radio don't work and my obd2 port won't work either. I bypass/jump the starter relay under the hood and it cranks and it counts like it's cranking real fast like no timing chain is there but won't start
Katb from United States a year ago
Where you able to fix this issue, my dad is having the same problem with a 2011 ford escape
Lotsoflove from United States a year ago
I have not yet. My next step at this point is replacing the timinf chain with sprockets and tensioners all new
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Car won't start the key turns but won't crank

Ford Escape 2009 Manual 3.0 213000 miles
I've checked the fuses I think it's something to do with the solenoid or anti theft
Ksizzle from United States 5 years ago  
KS
27 reports 
Wade from United States 3 years ago
Help me please please please please
Sheeter from United States 3 years ago
Hi I'm skeeter did u ever figure out the problem with your car
Jagen Sturgeon from United States a year ago
I’ve tried everything, my instrument cluster reads drive when transmission is in park. I’ve even replaced cluster to no avail
Bri1i from United States a year ago
Push key in hard then turn harder than usual. The actuator rod is worn on left side of steering column
Dangleylangley from United States a year ago
Would this fix my issue I’ve had to like punch my key in and now it won’t start like even a lil pep of trying to turn over just replaced the ignition switch and that didn’t fix it
usmana from Australia a year ago
Brothers my car not strat but key light blanking
Lotsoflove from United States a year ago
My 07 escape XLT won't crank won't start, the gauges don't work on dash the radio don't work and my obd2 port won't work either. I bypass/jump the starter relay under the hood and it cranks and it counts like it's cranking real fast like no timing chain is there but won't start
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We,ve tried 5 new batteries they keep going flat what size battery is best for the car
Bevh from Australia 10 years ago  
BE
13 reports 
Befree from Australia 9 years ago
Alternater always sucks battery's soul out
Issued fixed
Pookie from United States 7 months ago
I have to jump my car every time it sits longer than 8 hours at a time
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Chris from United States 10 months ago  
CH
2 reports 
Phil from United States 6 months ago
Same thing, 2008 Escape hybrid, except it does start, like nothing was ever wrong, after somewhere between 3 and 75 tries. Battery's fine. I kind of suspect the ignition switch.
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Troy from United States 10 years ago  
TR
34 reports 
EriG from United States 2 years ago
Mine did the same thing now it doesn't start at all.
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Jimmy from United States 9 months ago  
JI
3 reports 
Bobby from United States 8 months ago
Ignition switch had the same problem
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Gabrile from United States a year ago  
GA
1 reply 
Styxxed from United States a year ago
P1000 just means the codes have been cleared and monitor tests have not completed since clearing. You can ignore that and try to figure out if you have fuel pressure, injector pulse and ignition spark at the plugs.
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Ever since the motor got hot I have a new starter one with the new solenoid and they both don't work and it was installed and I can never get it started it had it have bad drainage drop and then the electricity
Jays from United States 3 years ago  
JA
1 reply 
Zimm from United States 2 years ago
Try replacing the relay
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Myrtie from United States 10 years ago  
MY
24 reports 
Mauricio from United States 2 years ago
Motor de arranque mismo problema tuve le heche silicon al cable de arranque
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1 report 

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Chrissy from United States a year ago  
CH

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Dani D from United States a year ago  
DA
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Redneck94 from United States 2 years ago  
RE
8 reports 

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Sunshine from United States 2 years ago  
SU
3 reports 

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KIDD from United States 3 years ago  
KI
5 reports 

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Bz70 from United States 9 years ago  
BZ
3 reports 

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Peter from United States 5 years ago  
PE
17 reports 
Ryan from United States 4 years ago
Pop hood, lock car, unplug negative terminal for 13 seconds. Unlock car and wait 5 seconds before opening. Put key in ignition and turn, wait 5 seconds before cycling engine. If it doesn't work, repeat till it does. Pats system is having a failure and immobilizing the vehicle. I'm taking my vehicle in to have to issue dialed in. Car immobilizes even when driving w/ this issue. Very unsafe
Pradeep from other 3 years ago
Same issues I am facing
Zimm from United States 2 years ago
Also check where your valet button is it may have been dislodged if it was mounted in the same place mine was down by my left foot on the side panel
Lotsoflove from United States a year ago
My 07 escape XLT won't crank won't start, the gauges don't work on dash the radio don't work and my obd2 port won't work either. I bypass/jump the starter relay under the hood and it cranks and it counts like it's cranking real fast like no timing chain is there but won't start
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I was goinh down the rd abs light came on a min or so later stoped at a redlight and it died wouldnt start so i changed the altanator now the cluster or radio dosnt work and i have to put a screwdriver in little hole on the gear shifter to get it outta park
Lulu from United States 10 years ago  
LU
19 reports 
Brando from United States 10 years ago
Anyone know what could be wrong I'll be driving down the street and the radio will switch station turn the volume all the way up or down on its own. 2012 escape
Befree from Australia 9 years ago
Sorry no all I can say mine turns on and off
Justin from United States 3 years ago
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My 2005 Ford escape

Ford Escape 2005  164000 miles
It will not start or take a jump
Tammy from United States 3 years ago  
TA
3 reports 
Jays from United States 3 years ago
I have the same issue after my motor got a little hot and it wouldn't cranks are good at that drain my battery really hard so I don't know where my leak is at
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Cant get my car started

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My theft light was flashing and the key will turn over but the car will not start I have disconnected the batter an everything and still won't start
Aking from United States 10 years ago  
AK
47 reports 

Engine for the vehicle

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Jazzzz from Barbados 5 months ago  
JA
1 reply 
Ninja from United States 3 months ago
Check the 50Amp fuse mounted vertically just in front of the battery ;)
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donwon25al@yahoo.com from United States a year ago  
DO
1 report 
Lotsoflove from United States a year ago
My 07 escape XLT won't crank won't start, the gauges don't work on dash the radio don't work and my obd2 port won't work either. I bypass/jump the starter relay under the hood and it cranks and it counts like it's cranking real fast like no timing chain is there but won't start
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No start after fueling

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I put gas in my car and it won't start or I starts and stalls
Starting problems from United States a year ago  
ST
1 report 
JMedic from United States a year ago
I had this problem. Ours was the EVAP purge valve on the engine. Also could be a valve on the fuel tank. The one on the engine could probably be replaced yourself if you have some know how and YouTube.
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Mytie from Canada 9 years ago  
MY
14 reports 
Brown from United States 2 years ago
My 2019 Ford escape has no power in dash my key fobs doesn't work wont start
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JI

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JA

Car dead in the cold cold weather

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Car won't start due to cold weather. Even power/electrical items dont turn on
Topsy from United States 9 months ago  
TO
2 reports 
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