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2008-2012 Ford Escape: My phone button on my ford escape is not working or the sync module.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:34:21 -0700

I’m not sure if it’s the Bluetooth button or sync module on my Ford escape but I’ve tried pulling fuses and unplugging the battery and nothing is working.

⟐ Marked as duplicate March 15, 2026 at 0:34 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: Comment changer la date du systeme de ma voiture

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:35:04 -0700

Comment changer la date du systeme de la voiture 2011 ford escape limited

Translation French - English

How to change the date on my car's system

How to change the date on the system of a 2013 Ford Escape Limited

⟐ Edited by author February 22, 2026 at 16:35 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: 2009 Ford Escape - Wont shift out of park

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:20:23 -0700

My Escape started to stick in park recently . You can pull on the shifter lever till your blue in the face and it will not budge and another time it works fine and shifts smooth like there was nothing wrong . When it wont shift if I leave it for a while and come back to it it will usually work . Can anyone suggest a fix for this

⟐ Commented February 20, 2026 at 19:20 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: How to fix turn signal module

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:38:56 -0700

Turn signal module does not return to center position

2008-2012 Ford Escape: 2009 Ford Escape windshield washer not spraying?

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:43:12 -0700

My 2009 Ford Escape windshield washer front and back stopped working at the same time a few months ago. I haven't had a chance to look at it until last night. The reservoir is filled to the max line. There hasn't been any leakage. I tested the pumps by having the hood open, windows down, and ran the motors. I know they work because they are on the same circuit as the wipers. The wipers work, but no fluid in front or back come out? Would this be a clogged pump, reservoir dirty, or clogged lines? Thanks.

⟐ Commented February 06, 2026 at 16:43 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: How can I charge the hybrid battery in my 2009 ford escape hybrid

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:47:53 -0700

How do I go about charging my 2009 ford escape hybrid battery?? If it needs charged.

⟐ Answer edited February 01, 2026 at 13:47 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: Why brake pedal always soft

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:26:23 -0700

Brake pedal always soft even after replacing master cylinder and abs module

⟐ Commented February 01, 2026 at 11:26 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: The brakes is not working right

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:56:01 -0700

How do we fix the brakes. Do we take it to Les swab

⟐ Commented February 01, 2026 at 10:56 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: Why does my Escape rattle and clunk over bumps?

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:50:29 -0700

My 09 Escape clunks when going over bumps? I have replaced struts, swaybar, tie rods? Lower control arms and ball joints, is there something I am missing?

⟐ Commented February 01, 2026 at 10:50 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: Why my back door won't open

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:49:37 -0700

Why my fifth door won open

2008-2012 Ford Escape: Radio isn't receiving power

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:51:23 -0700

The radio shows no signs of power not even static through the speakers

I tried replacing the radio with an aftermarket car play meant for my model but still not showing any power being pushed to the radio ive already checked if it was a fuse issue but all fuses are still good so i believe its a wiring issue but im also hoping im wrong and its something much more simple

2008-2012 Ford Escape: 2009 Ford Escape - How I can replace the motor eletrciticy power steer

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:18:25 -0700

My powersteering are really hard to move and someone told me it was the motor electricity motor power steering

⟐ Answer edited June 28, 2025 at 23:18 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: trying to solve a code 302 in a 2011 escape

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:44:17 -0700

I’m trying to resolve an intermittent misfire in cylinder 2.

I first changed the spark plugs and found oil around the plug. I changed the valve cover gasket. No success.

Next, I checked the coil. It was OK. No success.

Next, I cleaned the mass air flow sensor and changed the air filter. I also cleaned the throttle body and put a bottle of Red Line engine cleaner on the tank. No success.

Next, I did a compression check. 3 cylinders were the range of 150 the number 2 came up around 120.

Next, I cleaned the fuel injector. No success.

Any suggestions? ThanksHow do I submit a question?

⟐ Commented April 21, 2025 at 14:44 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: No air from floor vents or defroster vents, only front vents.

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 22:52:05 -0700

I get good heat and air conditioning from my front vents, but when I select floor or defrost vents, the air still only blows from front vents. What's the problem and how do I fix it?

⟐ Commented November 05, 2024 at 22:52 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: Where is the Fuse for windshield washer pump

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 11:29:44 -0700

Which fuse do I need to replace for the windshield washer pump on my 2009 Ford Escape

⟐ Commented March 30, 2024 at 11:29 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: 2008 ford Escape will not start sometimes

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:55:46 -0700

I took my 2008 ford escape to he dealer cause the shifter was not going into gear. It took them a week to get to my car and they replaced the shifter cable bushing. When I picked up the car it started ok. When I got home and started the car it did nothing. I noticed on the web that it could be the starter module. To test they mentioned to push in the key when starting the engine. I replaced the starter module with a OEM part and still the same problem. If I push in the key when starting it will most of the time start. This all started after getting the shifter cable bushing replaced. What would have that replaced caused this starter problem?

⟐ Answer edited January 02, 2024 at 0:55 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: How can I force Sync system reboot?

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 19:40:47 -0700

I have the Sync system info tainment module. After replacing a bad battery the system works intermittently. The SUV gets used spairingly so sometimes the battery dies between uses. When we jump the battery, sometimes Sync comes up, and sometimes it doesn't. Any thoughts on how to force a reboot? Is there a hidden key combo to force a reset? I've tried pulling fuses, doesn't always work surprisingly...

2008-2012 Ford Escape: ضوء حساس البريك شغال بعض الاحيان

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 01:10:03 -0700

ظهور ضوء البريك على الشاشة بين الحين والاخر

يعني تفحص نظام البريك

Google translate:

The brake light sensor is on sometimes

This means checking the break system

⟐ Edited October 14, 2023 at 1:10 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: Back gear doesn't work but after drive of half hour it start working

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:07:53 -0700

Back gear don't work after driving of half hour it starts working

2008-2012 Ford Escape: What fuse should I replace on my 2009 ford escape for the window washe

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:35:30 -0700

what fuse does the window washer pump take

⟐ Commented June 21, 2023 at 14:35 MST