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2003 Ford Escape
Engine Problems

2003 Ford Escape Engine Problems
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- Engine Misfiring
- Sudden Acceleration
- Engine Failure
- Ignition Coil Failure
- Engine Stalls When Hot
- Hesitates While Accelerating
- Oil Leak
- Over Revving In Cold Temps
- Plugs Popping Out
- Stalls, Rough Idle, Over Revs
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control
- NHTSA: Engine
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Cables
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Cruise Control
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