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Sounds like one of those bad throttle body and circuit board issues to me. I wouldn't wait that long; I suspect it'll happen again before Friday.

 

Sounds like one of those bad throttle body and circuit board issues to me. I wouldn't wait that long; I suspect it'll happen again before Friday.

I won't be driving again until Friday so praying that I can make it home and back to the dealership. (~1.5 hour drive) I heard that once the light goes off or the problem occurs the first time, the car goes into "limp mode". Where the engines performance is reduced and limited.

 

That or I'd be prepared to call the dealership and ask for a warranty-covered tow to the dealership... and a nice rental to go with it.

 

Will keep you posted. Hopefully whatever it is will be covered the warranty.

 

What's your odometer read? I believe the throttle body falls under the 5yr powertrain coverage.

 

I want to say low 30's. I think I just passed 33K

 

I want to say low 30's. I think I just passed 33K

Then there's no reason for it not to be covered by the 3-year, 36-k bumper to bumper.

 

Will keep you posted. Hopefully whatever it is will be covered the warranty.

Hi Escape94,

Let me know what you hear from the dealership. If you need my assistance, send me a PM with your VIN, dealer, mileage, daytime phone number, and full name. I'll explore some options to help.

Thanks!

Crystal

 

Thanks customer service. Will let you know if I need anything.
Anyway the E is at the dealership now. Died three more times on my way back from school, and on the second time the check engine light came on. It's getting looked at tomorrow, so we shall see what's what. Whatever the matter, it should be covered by the warranty.

 

My money is going on a new throttle body. My 2010 did the same thing a few months ago. It was in a construction zone with no shoulder. You can also google "escape-city wrench light" for more info.

 

Got the escape back. Surprised it was fixed this quickly. Anyway I was told the whole throttle had to be replaced. So guess I was right with my suspicions.

 

Got the escape back. Surprised it was fixed this quickly. Anyway I was told the whole throttle had to be replaced. So guess I was right with my suspicions.

I'm glad to hear that your Escape is back at home, Escape94! Give me a shout if you need any help in the future.

Crystal

 

My mother had the same issue with hers recently. Same exact thing.. Unfortunately, dealer said it wasn't covered under warranty. Service writer explained they needed to check codes, and install new throttle body. Labor install (2.1 hours total) and new ETB for $515 out the door. Needless to say, I was a little upset that she was being charged so much for a code check, $170 part, and ten minute install on a known existing premature failing part. I told her it's best to go ahead and have it fixed through Ford so it's on file....