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Oil in the ignition coil

Ford Escape 2001  181000 miles
Is there any reason there would be oil in the ignition coil? The ignition coil is new... what problems could it potentially cause if it's not supposed to be there? Theres a miss when I'm accelerating (at least I think that's what triggers it) so I'm wondering if that's from that. An idiot put in a new coil pack for me not very long ago... now I'm feeling the burn from that decision. Thanks!
02 Escape from United States 9 months ago  
02
2 reports 
Gambino from United States 5 months ago
Sort of same thing 👀 lol 🫣
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Ram out of oil

Ford Escape 2003 3.0 26567 miles
Ran out of oil and now when I try starting it the car cranks over but won’t start
Jferrumpau from United States 3 years ago  
JF

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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Jerks while driving SolvedSolved

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.
artelepsa from United States 11 years ago  
AR
Rank 6
7 reports 
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artelepsa from United States 11 years ago
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.
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Timing belt housing oil leak

Ford Escape 2009  105000 miles
Timing belt housing Has BB size hole and spewing out all oil
Hole appears to be blown out from inside housing
Bulldog from United States 10 years ago  
BU
11 reports 
Rick from United States 7 years ago
I busted the oil pan on my Ford escape 2006
Rick from United States 7 years ago
I need help I busted my oil pan
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Oil leak from Vacuum Pump

Ford Escape 2013 Sel eco boost turbocharger 4wd 4 door 2.0L 104358 miles
I have oil coming from the vacuum pump and also looks as the turbo inlet/out supply line. When I turn my ac on it smells like used oil. My car also doesn't take no time to heat to the normal temperature hours after I have parked under my hood is still got to the touch. I know it's more than one questions maybe someone can help me.
Love to escape from United States a year ago  
LO
4 reports 
papaeli99 from United States a year ago
I am having the same issue I believe. Been a month since my last oil change and entire under carriage is soaked near the turbo...
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Misfire on cylinder 4

Ford Escape 2008  150000 miles
It has a new plug and coil but the problem persists. Any ideas why?
Kody from United States 2 years ago  
KO
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Zimm from United States 2 years ago
Maybe bad coil pack. Was there any oil in the spark plug reservoir? If so valve cover gasket may be leaking and fouling the number four cylinder.
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Oil change reset

Ford Escape 2014 SE 2.0 L  93827 miles
Oil change remind wont reset
Kaye from Canada 2 years ago  
KA
5 reports 
Lamar Aguilar from United States 2 years ago
Oil change light won't reset
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Engine failure

Ford Escape 2007  200000 miles
I own a Ford Escape 2007, 3.0 engine and it is presenting an engine failure, a kind of trembling as though electrical current could not reach it. This trembling gets worse when it is stopped or as I drive along an uphill road, when above the 4000 rpm. Coils have been checked and no failure was found. I was told the cause can either be the injectors or the catalytic converters, what do you think?
Jedediah99 from United States 11 years ago  
JE
4 reports 
dhanoa from Canada 8 years ago
I have 2011 ford escape my truck left axle shaft leaking...i put new seal 3 week ago but now its leaking...but the readon of leaking.
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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 

During the runing time the check engine light is flashing

Ford Escape 2017 2.5 198 miles
Dear Sir

With My Respect

I have a ford escape the engine type is 2.5 / in the beginning i had problem of the misfire after checking by pc it run the misfires cylinder no:1 and no:4 after checking out i had changed the spark plug and ignition coil with injector nozzle and checked all wires diagrams and valve pressure the issue doesn't be done still i have a same problem and we had checked again by pc there is a same issue from both of cylinders so in this case what's your advise please help me for that problem.
RANJ from Great Britain a year ago  
RA

Misfire and now it won't start.

Ford Escape 2017 escape titanium 1.5l 65568 miles
So we replaced the spark plugs, then a coil pack #2, then the fuel injector, then switched coil pack 1 and 3 (just to double check). After that I put the code reader and got a P0301 and P0339. The car gets power but won't start. It just goes "click" Got a new battery. Still miss firing and cylinders 1 and 2 are filled with gas and a little bit of oil. The mechanic said I need a new engine but. The only test he ran was he stuck a camera down in there he didn't do any other tests what else should I do?
Dani D from United States a year ago  
DA
1 report 

Oil pressure light goes on and off.

Ford Escape 2006  150 miles
Ever since I got my oil change my oil pressure light comes on and off.
David from United States a year ago  
DA
1 report 

Hard to start after putting gas and misfires when above 40 mph

Ford Escape 2010 2.5 I4  175000 miles
I bought the car and it had fuse problems like pcm fuse blown and 2 other ones after replacing, the car was running okay still misfiring above 40 but not loud like it was before I replaced them and im thinking I have pcm issues because I replaced the fuel pump and the coil and spark plugs checked all the fuses even replaced the ones that were corroded and it still shows up as a p0301 and P0300 and p0303 the codes don’t want to clear up and they come back soon after clearing them anyone thinking it’s the pcm as well since it controls literally everything in the car?
Escape-Artist.lol from United States a year ago  
ES
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’

Cylinder 5 severe misfire

Ford Escape 2012 Escape limited  300000 miles
I noticed after removing the battery briefly and putting it back in, every time I would have stalling issues. This happened on several occasions and then eventually smoothed out so I didn’t think anything about it. Recently the engine light started flashing so I pulled over and scanned it. The scan turned up a cylinder 5 severe misfire. Replaced addition, coils and spark plugs, but noticed that it smells heavily of gasoline when running and they notice an excessive amount of gasoline in cylinder number five when I replaced the intake manifold after changing, spark plugs and coils. I am kind of stumped as to what this could be. Any pointers or advice would be helpful
Chris from United States 3 years ago  
CH
1 report 

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?
ivan from Australia 5 years ago  
IV
6 reports 
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