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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: 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: 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: My engine shuts off sometimes when I’m slowing down.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:14:06 -0700

I have a 2010 Ford Escape XLT. In the next couple of days after I put gas in my tank, my engine will shut off as I’m slowing down. As I apply the breaks (sometimes not always) my battery light will turn on followed by the oil light, then the engine will shut off entirely. When I turn the car off then on again it will start up like normal. My mechanic has had my car for days and can’t get it to shut down as I experience it to. The alternator is brand new so thats not an issue, I’m frustrated because we can’t quite figure out what is wrong. Has anybody else experienced this?

⟐ Answered April 28, 2021 at 11:14 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: brakes what is the bleeding sequence

Sat, 20 Apr 2019 03:35:14 -0700

What is the sequence to bleeding brakes on my 2012 Xscape it is not a hybrid

⟐ Commented April 20, 2019 at 3:35 MST

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

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: Wierd smell coming from heater

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:22:19 -0700

No matter the air temperature or fan speed, there's some bad smell coming from the vents whenever I have my heater on. It kind of smells like burning plastic, but not that bad, and I haven't seen any indication of melting or burning anywhere else, but I haven't looked deep and thoroughly yet. I'm guessing it's just the air filter that needs replacing, but might it be the heating element or something?

⟐ Answered January 30, 2021 at 10:22 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: Is it safe to drive with obd2 connected?

Sun, 15 May 2022 07:00:30 -0700

I have a 2010 ford escape and I want to know if driving with a ELM327 Bluetooth OBD2 scanner will harm the car's computer. Would it be safe to drive a car with something connected to the OBD2 port?

⟐ Answer deleted May 15, 2022 at 7:00 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: How do I remove the negative terminal nut/adapter?

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 09:52:31 -0700

I recently started having issues with the battery on my Ford Escape. I could see corrosion on the negative terminal, so I took it to a local auto parts store to test the battery. Everything was “good,” so I picked up a battery cleaning kit and went home to attempt to clean it.

I was able to clean the surface corrosion, but I hit a snag removing the terminal. There is a small nut that is easy enough to remove, but there is a two-piece chunk of metal that appears to be fused together by corrosion. Does anyone have any tips on how they were able to get that off of the terminal? I’m trying to avoid taking this to a mechanic to be charged to clear corrosion.

⟐ Answer edited August 29, 2018 at 9:52 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: Rplacing front headlight bulbs?

Sat, 25 Mar 2017 07:45:36 -0700

How to replace front headlight bulbs?

⟐ Answer accepted March 25, 2017 at 7:45 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: 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: 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: AC, Check engine light

Sun, 28 May 2023 07:17:51 -0700

I have a Ford Escape 2012 Runs perfectly.

But the last 3 days have been extremely warm, so I have been running the AC for the last 3 days. Today my check engine light came on, I thought it would go off after the car sat because I didn't need it Fri or Sat But it is still on. ALSO the passenger side vents blow very cold air, while the drivers side blow cool.

Last month I had to replace the rack n pinion not sure if that has anything to do with it or not. Any suggestions, would be greatly appreciated.

⟐ Answer edited May 28, 2023 at 7:17 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: have no front washer pump

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:55:58 -0700

So i replaced my rear hatch when i disconnected the wiring harness from my old hatch to my new hatch on the passenger side i had a large wiring harness and a 2 wire harness coming from the car side but the new hatch only has the single large harness i plugged it in nothing is working now i have no front washer pump so i disconnected the harness and still no washer pump so whats the 2 wire harness for and what did i do original hatches 2010 the new hatch came from a 2008 please help

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⟐ Edited March 20, 2023 at 15:55 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: Back up Lightsstay on

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 13:27:46 -0700

Why are my back up lights staying on

⟐ Answer edited December 03, 2022 at 13:27 MST

2008-2012 Ford Escape: Every time I go over 60mph my car starts to rattle?

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:30:24 -0700

How do I get my car to stop shaking at high speeds or what is the cause of such shake?

⟐ Answered October 25, 2022 at 10:30 MST