Jerking/Hesitation problems
Top problems
Jerks when accelerating 
Solved
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?
8 reports
7
RI
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.
Vote helpful2
FI
I personally believe that your problem is that your car has not been washed with a carburetor cleaner when the tune was made.
Vote helpful5
Best answer (according to Rissa)
AR
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.
Vote helpful
RO
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
Vote helpful
CommentJerks while driving Solved
Ford Escape 2004 180000 miles
I have a Ford Escape 3.0 v6 2004 and my problem is that, at idle speed, the engine trembles as with small jerks and the battery dashboard light flikers when a failure is presented. The jerks appear when driving at a speed of around 40-45 mph. I've already changed the alternator, spark plugs, checked the ignition coil and cleaned the injectors. What might be happening? Thanks for your help.
7 reports
Best answer (according to artelepsa)
The problem has been solved. The vehicle was scanned and code errors P0316 and P0306 appeared, indicating a misfire in the cylinder 6. This cylinder's coil was failing, so it was replaced and the original problem disappeared. The engine is now working perfectly.
CommentHesitates 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?
2 reports
Will idle and increase and hold rpm fine in park. Wondering about throttle position sensor? Possibility?
CommentJerking while driving
Ford Escape 2018 Suv 73000 miles
My car when I started feel
Like someone is pressing the gas and now when driving jerking
Like someone is pressing the gas and now when driving jerking
3 reports
Check your Cruz control , it has settings and maybe stuck on one of them
I clean the EGR and fix the vacuum lines I don't have a problem with that anymore
Mryankie62 from United States 2 years ago
I have the same issue, but feels more like surging.
CommentAcceleration shudder
Ford Escape 2014 2.0L 90000 miles
When accelerating I get a shudder, like running over small bumps in the road. Sometime it has trouble shifting. It is worst when it is hot outside.
7 reports
When the inside of your he car is hot the shift knob won’t turn I have to keep it cover from direct sunlight. And turn on the AC to cool it down to get it to turn and shift
I'm getting the same shudder. Feels like I'm driving over small bumps on the road when it happens. It happens when I go uphill mostly.
CommentMy car jerks around 50 or 60 when I go faster it gets better I have
Ford Escape 2013 Ford escape 2.0 115000 miles
Changed my sparkplugs and coral pack now what
3 reports
Engine jerking
Ford Escape 2003 ford wagon v6 3.0L 231000 miles
I have ford escape 2003 v6 3.0L. While i was moving the car the engine will jerk. Previously there was a problem with the battery light flashing and had changed the alternator and the problem of the battery light was resolved. But the jerking problem is not solved. I already changed the spark plug but i found there was a bit oil licking on spark plug part. Is that the cause of the problem or is there another problem?
6 reports
Limp mode no engine check light
Ford Escape 2011 Xlt 170000 miles
Sometimes my vehicle starts to not shake but hesitates going like gallops forward and does not let me go above 20 mph kind of acts like it's in limp mode but there is no engine check light that comes on. I then have to turn it off for like 15 min and once I start it up again most of the time it goes away and drives normal.
1 report
Do you have a check engine light that turns on?
CommentPower steering assist failure
Ford Escape 2009 130075 miles
Steering wheel jerked erratically finally stopped power steering assist failure on cluster now no power steering
5 reports
My 2012 escape does that so I shut the car off then start it up again and back to normal
FoundOnRussianDump from United States 6 months ago
09 escape with 120k miles and the power steering torque sensor is defective. Ford wont fix even tho it was a recall years ago
CommentSYNC 1 Update
Ford Escape 2016 82000 miles
My 2016 Ford Escape SE is equipped with first generation SYNC- meaning no navigation system, touchscreen capability, OR automatic wifi updates and the system has begun acting glitchy. Turning off Bluetooth when no one has touched a thing. Or dropping the connection to my android when it was connected just fine 5 min ago. It probably needs to update is my guess , but I can't afford to take it to Ford dealership at the moment.
It's running the 5.8 version and I found a 5.14 update on the Internet. BUT "I found it on the Internet" sounds like another way of saying "OOPS" so you might understand my hesitation.
Im trying to find alternative strategies to debug system. Ideas?
It's running the 5.8 version and I found a 5.14 update on the Internet. BUT "I found it on the Internet" sounds like another way of saying "OOPS" so you might understand my hesitation.
Im trying to find alternative strategies to debug system. Ideas?
1 reply
Adkbigbear from United States 2 years ago
It should have downloaded and updated automatically I believe. I have a 2018 and mine does it on its own.
CommentTransmission not going into reverse
Ford Escape 2005 3.0 170957 miles
Hesitation going into reverse have to rev engine
Problems with a Escape? Share them
