Possible reason your Ford Escape is idling bad

[@sharpcarco]

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[@Ziggysdankgenetics]

I have an 03 escape xlt that just started idling rough mid trip today. I don’t have any lights illuminating/flashing & my blower motor is pushing air out of the dash vents. Any suggestions?

[@mummaistvan7320]

@@sharpcarco What about Amazon 🇨🇦?

[@dianarodriguez465]

I want to say I also loved on here how everyone was trying to help each other with their vehicle. A Thank You Shout Out to Our Ford Escape Family!!!! :0)

[@dirtymig0pp772]

This is just what my truck sounds like on first start up at idle. Thought it was o2 sensor being bad since I went like 5 months ignoring it. I replaced it like 2 weeks ago and it's still doing this I'll have to check this out nice vid man

[@ChristopherStClair-ur8uh]

Thanks buddy you gave me something new to investigate with my escape 😎

[@molaroismorais1955]

Great channel 👍. Straight to the point. Thanks

[@miasoculpa8490]

Heater Hose (thicker) with same inside Diameter works for that cluster of hoses, just utilize the same plastic T couplers and END connectors -like AT the EGR valve, etc

[@chrisreed26]

I had a vacuum leak on my 2005 Escape xls 2.3 200k miles..before I found out it was the vacuum leak I had replaced EVERYTHING related from fuel filter to plugs to even 2 $$ coils! Then I sprayed some carb cleaner on each vacuum line and found the right leaking one problem solved! Now, all this time later, my MAP sensor is going bad..hard to reach too..well on the 2.3 anyway...the 3.0 it's on the firewall but the 2.3, in between the fan and intake! ugh! Very few videos on this too!

[@sharpcarco]

Well I’m assuming by your response that the video was helpful and I’m very glad to hear that that’s what I strive for so thank you I’m glad you found your problem

[@chrisrae4401]

Thanks buddy Redondo beach California 2008 escape

[@sharpcarco]

Glad I could help welcome to the channel. Happy to have you here.

[@Adamcfyfe]

Great video brother. Thank you so much for recording this.

[@kevinbradley9601]

2009 Escape. 236k miles. Spit and sputtered for a couple yrs and 4 trips to the mechanics with no help. Check engine light was on. Evap code as i recall. Changed the purge valve and voila... Fixed it. I'm not very mechanical but it wss honestly about as difficult as changing a lightbulb.

[@FalconsWhiteSox]

Did it ever break down on you at a red light during those 2 years?

[@kevinbradley9601]

@@FalconsWhiteSox never completely stalled out but it seemed like it was close.

[@FalconsWhiteSox]

@@kevinbradley9601 I used auto link and it said EVAP isn't functioning properly so I probably have the same exact problem as you.

[@kevinbradley9601]

@@FalconsWhiteSox yea go grab that purge valve and try it. As i recall its only 15-20 bucks

[@rick343]

I figured it's worth try and ask, 94 Ford escape 4 cyl. P1633, keep alive memory circuit low voltage, it's the only DTC, the vehicle is idling very high, don't know if that's a symptom of the code, but that's what we're trying to fix. It's a manual transmission.

[@Weatherthestormm]

Thank you 🙏 I will try this

[@dianarodriguez465]

Man I don't live in Michigan anymore. Here in Texas could not stand another cold Michigan winter.

[@sharpcarco]

I love our winters for snowmobiling. Though this winter has been garbage for that! But we're also thinking about moving out of the mitten for the same reason. My wife hates these Michigan winters.

[@dianarodriguez465]

@@sharpcarco Thank you for answering this message I sent you a message about troubleshooting my problem with my 2005 Ford Escape 3.0L v6 Limited. Battery over charging getting real hot causing some leakage loss of power dashboard, radio windshield wipers, brake lights, turn signals etc. thought it was the alternator changed the alternator now loss of all same power at acceleration and when I brake comes back on...? I would be grateful for any help. Thank you in advance. :0)

[@eliasdominguez3126]

I’ve got a 2010 Tribute Turns on great. Goes up to 65 mph and runs amazing till about 5 miles down the road it goes into limp mode then after few more miles it wakes up and runs down the highway just fine. Codes P0171 bank 1. And something with voltage on ABS Once in awhile I get a wrench that flashes on dash. 200k miles on vehicle

[@KobefromMerced]

Keep them ford escape videos coming😂

[@sharpcarco]

@@KobefromMerced there’s quite a few of them. I’m on my Ford Escape playlist.

[@ovsonetime]

Y is my battery light goes on and off I just had alternator changed on 2005 escape

[@kc_uprisers]

Thanks Clay!

[@philcollin5891]

Michigan represent!

[@mummaistvan7320]

2009 Ford Escape 3.0l xlt, where is my idle air control valve?

[@sharpcarco]

Right on top of the throttle it’s secured down by two bolts. It’s a long cylinder looking thing.

[@kevinlundy570]

My ac works but won't come out main vents I put new in cabin air filter in any suggestions thanks 2004 Ford escape

[@nealsonf]

Thank you!

[@luigycardona2421]

could you record a video how to replace IAC valve in zetec 2.0 Fordscape XLS 2001 standar please?

[@belindamarin35]

Hi my 2003 Ford escape shakes on stop's and it kinda pulls a little like if it wants to die (turn off):I know I need to change the spark plugs (already bought them):also it sounds like air is escaping from somewhere, could it be a vacuum hose? I'm taking it on Monday to change the oil and the filter. It has a good engine just little problems here and there. I took it to AutoZone and they told me that I needed a neutral sensor switch because I can only turn it on in neutral but they told me that the shaking is probably caused because of it needing a tube up... Can you please help me??

[@horsenaround2000]

Thank you 🙏

[@justlg3359]

What about the 2.5l automatic FWD for 2nd gen on the 2012 ford escape?

[@LonestarMarty]

Very informative video! Thanks a lot! i do have a question, instead of replacing the whole thing ( hoses/ valves etc), can I try to substitute the lines/hoses with a silicone type? Do you know what the inner and outer diameter of these lines are?

[@megannicole8403]

I got a 2003 Ford escape overdrive light is flashing it won't let me go in reverse into a dust how do you fix it

[@erwinklauseggersdelannoy5423]

Hi, sorry my english, i have the same problem, but i lost the hoses order, have you a diagrama ? thanks a lot for the video

[@sharpcarco]

You should be able to find the diagram if I’m understanding you correctly underneath the hood

[@ronbarry9616]

Where did the hose go on the right side that was missing?

[@The_Z_guy]

Wait till he sees my 35 year old Z hoses 💀

[@craigkaschan4822]

Mine has a rough idle up and down in rpm until you drive then it’s fine. Mine is the Mazda Tribute 2004. Those vacuum hoses have nothing to do with the air coming out of the vents.

[@stanleyshiflet6954]

You don't know how much this video has helped me this is the greatest video of all I have a severe vacuum problem I put a new motor in the car and I can't find the old vacuum line so I'm trying to figure out how to make it all work so thank you so much for having this video

[@CzarVladimir83]

Craig is completely wrong. I had the ac stop blowing from the front vents sometimes under acceleration, replaced the AC resistor and still had the same problem. found a broken small vacuum line and the others looked a bit rough, so changed them all, and now the ac is working correctly again. AND my long term fuel trims aren't adding 12%+ anymore, back to near 0, actually -1.3%

[@kikesalasv.4860]

Clay, I have a problem with the ford escape v6, I have no spark in the coils and also the gasoline pump only gets 6.6v. please help

[@DiviPhotos]

Cool video

[@loveSparklesonU]

Omg thats what mine is doing

[@ricardoanevarez9704]

I have the 2010 mariner 4 cylinder...vibrates a LOT until it reaches warm temperature...replaced spark plugs, coils, mounts a couple of solenoids....computer shows ALL ok....being a few months, still vibrates. any help?

[@claudecruz2233]

What if I replaced my vacuum hoses, changed my plugs and coils and it’s still idling weird?

[@jakespeed9419]

Can you do an EGR delete on this motor?

[@sharpcarco]

I don’t know I’ve never tried..... Maybe I’ll give it a go

[@Loftdwntown]

I have a 05 mercury mariner with rough idle. I did a tune up on it and now it just cranks up and shut back off and sounds worse. Any insight?

[@eliasdominguez3126]

Might also add the problem gets worse sporadically when switching to reverse or drive

[@annmariefloyd5606]

I have a 05 Ford escape p when I turn the key over it sounds hard and rough it's a little loud when I'm driving on interstate any ideas to fix it? Please get back to me ASAP thanks

[@cheechmachin01]

My escape started with a shitty idle but the air and all works except the compressor kicking in and out

[@tonmyhawk6215]

Hey man great job on being very informative.. I have a question on hearing a clicking electronical clicking on my 02 escape kind of upper left hand side of the dash driver side almost behind the vent and you can help me out with that would that be great thank you

[@sharpcarco]

If I was to guess it’s an actuator that has a stripped gear on the inside of it that’s the clicking noise you’re hearing or it could be possible that the door is not moving correctly on the inside of the airbox sorry I haven’t had a ton of experience with this but that certainly sounds like what the problem is

[@the_secret_metalhead]

Do you have any videos on a 1958 plymouth fury, I'm planning on buying one soon, and I wanna know more about them

[@sharpcarco]

😂😂

[@stanleyshiflet6954]

I have a question on the fuel rail there is a round this looking thing that looks like it has a vacuum line connection what do I hook up to that

[@darrenyoung5203]

Thank u

[@splash5974]

Gonna check my vacuum lines this weekend, just out of curiosity. My 2005 Escape 3.0 V6, driven by wife, has been acting funny. At cruising speeds, 70 kmph or 56mph, it has a miss or hesitation. If you hit the gas hard or let of completely it goes away. It's just at a certain rpm or load I guess... Any ideas? Was thinking EGR, but that checked out ok. It did originally throw a Lean code, so I cleaned the MAF sensor and cleared code. No more check engine light, but still that weird hesitation. Thanks

[@Mihalyofficial]

Could be dirty or sticking injectors or fuel filter or fuel pump also.

[@tjg38633]

I have a 2005 Escape v6 that's idling rough and throwing some codes p0102, p0113, p0122, p0161, p0191, p0355, p0401, p0406, p0452, p1120, p2196, p2198 any help is appreciated

[@kareemford9512]

I just got a pcm and it still do it.

[@sharpcarco]

Well what was the problem before you put the ECM in there? Normally you can’t just switch Ecm‘s like that they usually have to be programmed and I’m fairly certain from 2001 the Ford escapes had all be programmed because the keys are chipped. But I could be mistaken

[@dianarodriguez465]

I have a 2005 Ford Escape 3.0L V6 and an having some issues too. I just watched a video on this. You can reset your pcm by taking off your positive cable and putting a wire with rubber in the middle so you don't get shocked and put one end on positive and one on the negative for 5 minutes and it will reset it. Ol Scotty Kilmer has a video on this check it out because there is a little more to it than just this. I hope this helps. My problem is that when I accelerate I lose all dash lights signals don't work. Windows don't work also causing it to over charge my battery. I am pretty sure I have a short somewhere. I have not watched a video yet on motor mounts which from these comments could be possible any ideas any help I will be grateful. In the mean time I'll be watching more videos to try and get it figured out. Oh why I said motor mounts is because this is a northern vehicle (alot of rust) and I have noticed I don't know what to call it but a shift tilt when I start the engine. When I accelerate I lose power and when I brake they come back on. As it seems while writing this I may have answered my own question. Motor mount. Like I said I'll have to watch a video on it to see if it shows the same issues I am experiencing. Have a Great Day All God Bless. :0)

[@robertmoreno9876]

Ik you know about them my over drive light is flashing do you know why

[@sharpcarco]

Overdrive solenoid is not working correctly. Sometimes it’s just a switch.. I’m not the worlds most knowledgeable as far as transmissions go, but that could be a simple fix. It could also be that your shifting cable is stretched.

[@stevewyatt513]

Good ass video

[@gra1025]

Detroit born and raised!!! Question, I have the same year and engine. Idle is terrible when the engine has been running for a while. Not overheated, just normal hot. It sputters when I accelerate from start until I get up to about 20mph then full power again until I come to a stop again. Runs perfectly when cold/first start driving for about 30 minutes. Any ideas? Thanks from a fellow Michigander!

[@Clamjammer]

Check ignition coils

[@MrMashme]

Have an 05 escape same motor , having a weird idle problem when I’m sitting at a light or stuck in traffic too long , my rpms will drop from 8 to about 4 then shoot right back to 8 like nothing ever happened, done a smoke test and nothing seems to be leaking from the air system , changed spark plugs, coils and boots , checked the idle air control valve and it looked pretty good , but I still cleaned it , this idle problem only seems to do this when the car is in drive otherwise it’s fine , looking for any suggestions

[@amberjones770]

I have the exact same problem I have trying to figure it out for about a week. If you found your problem can you please tell me what it is. Thanks.

[@MrMashme]

@@amberjones770 I ended up changing my upper motor mount and it smoothed everything out, it turns out the mount was so bad that when the cooling fan would turn on sitting in traffic too long it would cause that hard rpm drop , now it still does it but it’s much smoother and doesn’t feel like the cars about to stall out , so I’d suggest checking your motor mounts or possibly you’re cooling fan , hope this helps

[@hellixity]

@@MrMashme how many miles is on yours? I had the same problem with my 2003 Ford Escape and what I did is I waited till the gas light was on because I suspected there was water in the system. Afterwards I put half premium then half regular and it worked a little better after it. I only have 65k on mine so it’s strange to see a lot of ford escapes with the same issue 🤔

[@MrMashme]

@@hellixity I thought that same thing so I cycled a few rounds of stp water remover in it , and it did seem to smooth out a bit better but it would still do it. I took a good look at it and determined the upper mount was bad and swapped it out , I went from it doing the idle drop everyday to maybe once every two weeks or so, and very lightly when it does , but it seems to coincide with the cooling fan turning on , but it’s much better , might still change the mount that’s right under the fan still , but I’m not as worried about it now.

[@Travis2L]

MAP Sensor

[@Reckonstudio]

I have a 2016 ford escape that is losing all power at takeoff

[@solimarplatt3861]

My 07 Ford Escape xlt seems to kick off or stall at lights. I’ve barely had it a year. Help!!!!

[@1976ondy]

Did you found out what was the problem?

[@sharpcarco]

Generally that’s the EGR valve often I don’t see these messages because KZbin doesn’t show them all to me so that’s why I didn’t answer hers it could also be the catalytic converter or the IAC

[@1976ondy]

@@sharpcarco hey men, my escape 2005 is acting like my front axle was sliding and my engine is shaking during going up hill,stop acting up if I accelerated to like 60mph . You think thats the transmission sensor,throttle body or do you think is the axle?,is not leaking and transmission shift just fine!

[@brittanysharpe-pace91]

Hello I need ur help please

[@whoami7566]

Well shit guess I could drive a couple hours and bring it to you

[@sharpcarco]

🤔

[@mdkplatinum1073]

Audio sucks

[@sharpcarco]

Well so does your mom. But who am I to judge. Lol Just kidding it’s popped into my mind when I read this

[@boomerguy9935]

Good video but why do you block the view with your waving hand? Irritating! Also, you were standing outside alone with a mask on which made it hard to hear you and read your lips. Good info. Poor delivery.

[@sharpcarco]

I should probably not even respond to this message, but….. It’s going to really make you feel like a dick when I tell you why I’m standing outside with a mask on ….. because I guarantee it’s not the reason you think it is… Back then it was Covid, but my mask really doesn’t have anything to do with Covid. It was a convenience thing during Covid the great governor Wittler. Shut down the dentist and the dog ate my false teeth…. So back then I was embarrassed about it. I had the money to buy new ones, but there was no dentist to go to….. then I ran out of money because I’m self-employed and I couldn’t buy anymore now I’m just used to it. I have no idea what you’re talking about waving my hand in front of whatever.

[@JenMarco]

I can’t understand people in mind control masks.

[@sharpcarco]

LOL that’s because you’re assuming that I’m wearing it because of corona.... well I’m not....